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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm XP30 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP50
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm XP30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was released 5 months later than the Fujifilm XP30 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR15 matches up against the Fujifilm XP30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Fujifilm XP30

 EX-ZR15 Fujifilm XP30 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 Fujifilm XP30 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm XP30

 EX-ZR15 Fujifilm XP30 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP30 has specifications of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm XP30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the Fujifilm XP30.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm XP30 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm XP30.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography factors
Fujifilm XP30 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography details
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (325 CIPA)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
67
great battery power (325 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
environment sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great battery power (325 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm XP30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Fujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-09 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 325 photos 200 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $249 $240