Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX30V
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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H10 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Sony HX30V
EX-H10 | HX30V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Casio EX-H10
HX30V | EX-H10 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | June 2009 | More recent by 33 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Sony HX30V
EX-H10 | HX30V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX30V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H10 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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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 |