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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm XP30 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP50
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm XP30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was introduced about the same time to the Fujifilm XP30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR100 scores against the Fujifilm XP30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Fujifilm XP30

 EX-ZR100 Fujifilm XP30 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 Fujifilm XP30 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm XP30

 EX-ZR100 Fujifilm XP30 
RevealedJuly 2011August 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP30 has sizing of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm XP30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the Fujifilm XP30.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm XP30 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm XP30.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP30 to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography info
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography information
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography information
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
64
lighter than average in class (204g)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
weather proof
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging information
Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging information
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (204g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm XP30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Fujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range - 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $240