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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A7S II 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Older Model is Sony A7S
  • Newer Model is Sony A7S III
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A7S II Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-H30 and Sony A7S II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The EX-H30 was introduced 5 years earlier than the A7S II and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-H30 matches up against the A7S II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony A7S II

 EX-H30 A7S II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Casio EX-H30

 A7S II EX-H30 
RevealedOctober 2015January 2011Fresher by 58 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k461kCrisper screen (+768k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony A7S II

 EX-H30 A7S II 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 features exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H30 and Sony A7S II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H30 versus the A7S II.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and A7S II is 92 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and A7S II.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-H30 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Casio EX-H30 will offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7S II Portrait photography advice
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
you can focus manually
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography factors
Sony A7S II Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Sports photography camera
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
58
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
terrible battery power (370 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography details
Sony A7S II Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
49
environment proofing
terrible battery power (370 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7S II Landscape photography highlights
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
MP count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (370 per charge)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S II as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony A7S II
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Alpha A7S II
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-05 2015-10-12
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
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 102400
Highest boosted ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 169
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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 201g (0.44 lb) 627g (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 370 pictures
Battery type - 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 1 1
Retail cost $709 $2,767