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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Launched June 2009
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
  • Newer Model is Sony HX50V
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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX30V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the EX-H10 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was launched 3 years earlier than the HX30V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-H10 matches up vs the HX30V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Sony HX30V

 EX-H10 HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Casio EX-H10

 HX30V EX-H10 
ReleasedFebruary 2012June 2009More recent by 33 months
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Sony HX30V

 EX-H10 HX30V 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H10 provides outer measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H10 versus the HX30V.

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H10 and HX30V is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H10 and HX30V.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX30V to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-H10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography info
Sony HX30V Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Street photography highlights
Sony HX30V Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (254 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography information
Sony HX30V Travel photography information
57
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others in class (254 grams)
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX30V as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (254 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Sony HX30V
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-06-11 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 254g (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 - 320 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $420