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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony TX30

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Released July 2013
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-H15 vs Sony TX30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was revealed 4 years earlier than the TX30 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-H15 matches up vs the TX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sony TX30

 EX-H15 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Casio EX-H15

 TX30 EX-H15 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2010Fresher by 43 months
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k461kSharper screen (+768k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sony TX30

 EX-H15 TX30 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H15 features outer dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the TX30.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and TX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and TX30.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony TX30 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-H15 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Portrait photography camera
34
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography details
Sony TX30 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX30 Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography advice
Sony TX30 Travel photography advice
64
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
environment sealing
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
51
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H15
Vlogging with Sony TX30
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
34
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Sony TX30
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2013-07-26
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-4.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161 gr (0.35 pounds) 141 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 ID NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
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