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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(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
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 EX-ZR1000 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2012Newer by 9 months
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 Fujifilm HS30EXR EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm HS30EXR

 EX-ZR1000 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography factors
Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography factors
68
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than competitors in class (687g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography information
Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography information
50
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (255g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (687 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography info
51
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors in class (687 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm HS30EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
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