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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm XP30 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
  • Introduced September 2012
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Old Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP50
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm XP30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was brought out 14 months after the Fujifilm XP30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the Fujifilm XP30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Fujifilm XP30

 EX-ZR1000 Fujifilm XP30 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012August 2011More modern by 14 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 Fujifilm XP30 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm XP30

 EX-ZR1000 Fujifilm XP30 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP30 has proportions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm XP30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the Fujifilm XP30.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm XP30 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm XP30.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR1000 to result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR1000 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
43
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
68
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (255g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography information
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography information
50
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
70
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lighter than others in class (255g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
weather proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (200 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP30
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging details
Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (255 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm XP30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Fujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-09-25 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255g (0.56 lb) 165g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 200 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $572 $240