Casio EX-ZS10 vs Fujifilm J30

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Fujifilm J30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS10 was revealed 18 months later than the Fujifilm J30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZS10 grades against the Fujifilm J30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 & Fujifilm FinePix J30. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery & Fujifilm J30 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS10 features physical dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Fujifilm J30 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Fujifilm J30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZS10 compared to the Fujifilm J30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS10 and Fujifilm J30 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS10 and Fujifilm J30.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZS10 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZS10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.