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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A7S

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A7S 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Updated by Sony A7S II
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A7S Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony A7S, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The EX-H30 was unveiled 4 years before the A7S which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-H30 grades vs the A7S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony A7S

 EX-H30 A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Casio EX-H30

 A7S EX-H30 
LaunchedApril 2014January 2011More modern by 39 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k461kCrisper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony A7S

 EX-H30 A7S 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony A7S has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony A7S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-H30 versus the A7S.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and A7S is 92 and 77 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and A7S.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-H30 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-H30 will offer you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography information
Sony A7S Portrait photography information
39
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
manual focus
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography info
Sony A7S Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than others in class (489 grams)
great high ISO (409,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S as a Sports photography camera
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
low battery (360 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography details
Sony A7S Travel photography details
69
lighter than others (201g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
lighter than others in class (489g)
environment proof
low battery (360 shots)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
66
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (409,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
low battery (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging advice
Sony A7S Vlogging advice
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
34
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
lighter than others in class (489g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony A7S
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Alpha A7S
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-05 2014-04-06
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 3200 409600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 489 gr (1.08 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $709 $1,998