Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Announced September 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Announced January 2012
- Previous Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Updated by Fujifilm HS35EXR

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Overview
The following is a detailed review of the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") come with different sensor sizes.

The EX-ZR1000 was launched 9 months after the Fujifilm HS30EXR and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR1000 grades against the Fujifilm HS30EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
EX-ZR1000 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 9 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Casio EX-ZR1000
Fujifilm HS30EXR | EX-ZR1000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm HS30EXR
EX-ZR1000 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS30EXR has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm HS30EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 90 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm HS30EXR.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR1000 uses the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh harder. The fresher EX-ZR1000 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-09-25 | 2012-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | EXR |
Sensor type | CMOS | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 255g (0.56 pounds) | 687g (1.51 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") |
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 | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | NP-W126 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $572 | $430 |