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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax X90

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Released July 2010
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax X90 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Casio EX-H30 versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was launched 7 months later than the X90 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the X90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Pentax X90

 EX-H30 X90 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2010Fresher by 7 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Casio EX-H30

 X90 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Pentax X90

 EX-H30 X90 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H30 versus Pentax X90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-H30 against the X90.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and X90 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and X90.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-H30 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher EX-H30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography information
Pentax X90 Portrait photography information
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Pentax X90
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Sports photography camera
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography highlights
Pentax X90 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography advice
Pentax X90 Landscape photography advice
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging factors
Pentax X90 Vlogging factors
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
23
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Pentax X90
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Pentax X90
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Pentax X90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 201g (0.44 lb) 428g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
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-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $709 $350