Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm Z30
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm Z30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
- Released February 2009
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Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe EX-ZR15 was announced 2 years later than the Fujifilm Z30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the Fujifilm Z30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm FinePix Z30. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Fujifilm Z30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Fujifilm Z30
| EX-ZR15 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 | February 2009 | More recent by 36 months | |
| Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Casio EX-ZR15
| Fujifilm Z30 | EX-ZR15 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm Z30
| EX-ZR15 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z30 has dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the Fujifilm Z30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm Z30 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and Fujifilm Z30.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to resolve more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR15 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | FujiFilm |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.7-4.2 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 8cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 3 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m | 3.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest 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 | 176 gr (0.39 pounds) | 110 gr (0.24 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 325 photos | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-110 | 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 | One | One |
| Retail price | $249 | $150 |