Clicky

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm X30 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
  • Announced July 2011
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X20
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Fujifilm X30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is relatively close but the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The EX-ZR100 was announced 4 years before the Fujifilm X30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-ZR100 scores vs the Fujifilm X30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Fujifilm X30

 EX-ZR100 Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 Fujifilm X30 EX-ZR100 
ReleasedAugust 2014July 2011More modern by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm X30

 EX-ZR100 Fujifilm X30 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X30 has measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Fujifilm X30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the Fujifilm X30.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm X30 is 92 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm X30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The EX-ZR100 offers the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography features
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
you can focus manually
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography information
Fujifilm X30 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (204 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competition (423g)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography info
Fujifilm X30 Sports photography info
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (470 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X30 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than average (204 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
62
great battery life (470 per charge)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (423g)
low resolution (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography features
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
58
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (204g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
34
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (423 grams)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm X30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Fujifilm X30
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Fujifilm X30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2014-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS EXR Processor II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lb) 423 gr (0.93 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $499