Casio EX-10 vs Sony HX30V

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-10 versus Sony HX30V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and HX30V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The EX-10 was introduced 21 months after the HX30V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-10 grades vs the HX30V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 provides physical dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-10 versus Sony HX30V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-10 compared to the HX30V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and HX30V is 83 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and HX30V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX30V will render extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher EX-10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.