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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax W90

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax W90 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
  • Released January 2011
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax W90 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Casio EX-H30 and Pentax W90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was manufactured 11 months after the W90 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-H30 grades versus the W90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Pentax W90

 EX-H30 W90 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Casio EX-H30

 W90 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Pentax W90

 EX-H30 W90 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the W90.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and W90 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and W90.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-H30 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-H30 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography information
Pentax W90 Portrait photography information
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography features
Pentax W90 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography information
Pentax W90 Sports photography information
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
weather proof
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Pentax W90
69
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
weather proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
Pentax W90 Landscape photography features
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
weather proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging advice
Pentax W90 Vlogging advice
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Pentax W90
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Pentax Optio W90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2010-02-24
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 201g (0.44 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $709 $120