Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm X30
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm X30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm X30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm X30. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Fujifilm X30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Fujifilm X30
EX-ZR100 | Fujifilm X30 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Casio EX-ZR100
Fujifilm X30 | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Released | August 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 37 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Fujifilm X30
EX-ZR100 | Fujifilm X30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Fujifilm X30 | |
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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 |