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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A9

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A9 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony A9
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony A9

 EX-H30 A9 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Casio EX-H30

 A9 EX-H30 
LaunchedApril 2017January 2011More modern by 76 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k461kClearer screen (+979k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony A9

 EX-H30 A9 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A9 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography features
Sony A9 Portrait photography features
38
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
83
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography info
Sony A9 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A9 as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
86
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery pack (650 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography information
Sony A9 Travel photography information
69
lighter than others (201g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
73
great battery pack (650 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Sony A9
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
85
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery pack (650 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A9 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony A9
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Alpha A9
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