Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A390
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A390 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Announced July 2010
- Replaced the Sony A380

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A390 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony A390, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the A390 (14MP) is relatively close but the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

The EX-H30 was launched 6 months after the A390 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-H30 scores versus the A390 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A390 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony A390
EX-H30 | A390 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Casio EX-H30
A390 | EX-H30 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony A390
EX-H30 | A390 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 features physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony A390 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H30 versus the A390.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and A390 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and A390.
As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H30 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Casio EX-H30 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A390 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-07-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 lb) | 549g (1.21 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 607 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-130 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $709 | $500 |