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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX20V
  • Later Model is Sony HX50V
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-FH100 versus Sony HX30V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was manufactured 20 months earlier than the HX30V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-FH100 grades vs the HX30V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Sony HX30V

 EX-FH100 HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Casio EX-FH100

 HX30V EX-FH100 
ReleasedFebruary 2012June 2010More recent by 20 months
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony HX30V

 EX-FH100 HX30V 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH100 offers external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and 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).

Check out the Casio EX-FH100 versus Sony HX30V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FH100 vs the HX30V.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and HX30V is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH100 and HX30V.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX30V to deliver greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FH100
Portrait photography with Sony HX30V
36
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography info
Sony HX30V Street photography info
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography information
Sony HX30V Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average in class (254g)
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FH100
Vlogging with Sony HX30V
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Sony HX30V
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) 254g (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 320 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $299 $420