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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm Z30 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 Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm Z30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was manufactured 3 years after the Fujifilm Z30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR1000 grades vs the Fujifilm Z30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Fujifilm Z30

 EX-ZR1000 Fujifilm Z30 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012February 2009More modern by 44 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 Fujifilm Z30 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm Z30

 EX-ZR1000 Fujifilm Z30 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z30 has dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the Fujifilm Z30.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm Z30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm Z30.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to render extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR1000 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z30
43
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography details
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography details
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (255g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography details
Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography details
50
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery (470 shots)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery (470 shots)
lighter than average in class (255g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
56
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging advice
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (255 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
25
lighter than competitors in class (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm Z30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Fujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-25 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 3 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lbs) 110 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $572 $150