Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A9
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38 Features
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65 Imaging
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93 Overall
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A9 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
- Launched April 2017
- Replacement is Sony A9 II

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A9 Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony A9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and A9 (24MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

The EX-H30 was brought out 7 years prior to the A9 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-H30 scores versus the A9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A9 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Sony Alpha A9. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony A9
EX-H30 | A9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Casio EX-H30
A9 | EX-H30 | |||
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Launched | April 2017 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 76 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+979k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony A9
EX-H30 | A9 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony A9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the A9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and A9 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and A9.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-H30 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A9 will give extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A9 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Alpha A9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Alpha A9 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2017-04-19 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 693 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,686 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 20.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 gr (0.44 lb) | 673 gr (1.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 92 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3517 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 650 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-130 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Card slots | One | Dual |
Launch price | $709 | $4,498 |