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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm Z30 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm Z30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was brought out 2 years later than the Fujifilm Z30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 scores vs the Fujifilm Z30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Fujifilm Z30

 EX-ZR100 Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009Fresher by 30 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 Fujifilm Z30 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm Z30

 EX-ZR100 Fujifilm Z30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z30 has dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the Fujifilm Z30.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm Z30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm Z30.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR100 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z30
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography information
Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography information
64
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
lighter than competition in class (110g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
22
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
25
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm Z30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Fujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 3 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 ID - NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $300 $150