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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2012
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR700 and Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) is very well matched but the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR700 was revealed 13 months after the Fujifilm HS30EXR making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-ZR700 grades versus the Fujifilm HS30EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 EX-ZR700 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Casio EX-ZR700

 Fujifilm HS30EXR EX-ZR700 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Fujifilm HS30EXR

 EX-ZR700 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS30EXR has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR700 and Fujifilm HS30EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 91 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The EX-ZR700 has the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh trickier. The more recent EX-ZR700 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography advice
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography factors
Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than average in class (687 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Sports photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
good battery power (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography information
Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography information
71
good battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (687g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography info
52
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
good battery power (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (687g)
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Fujifilm HS30EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 687 grams (1.51 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
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-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $370 $430