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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax H90

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax H90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H30 was released 12 months later than the H90 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Pentax H90

 EX-H30 H90 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Casio EX-H30

 H90 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Pentax H90

 EX-H30 H90 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 features outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax H90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the H90.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and H90 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and H90.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Casio EX-H30 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer EX-H30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography details
Pentax H90 Portrait photography details
39
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Pentax H90
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography info
Pentax H90 Sports photography info
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (201g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Pentax H90
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging advice
Pentax H90 Vlogging advice
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Pentax H90
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Pentax Optio H90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 153 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-130 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $709 $150