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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A390

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A390 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony A390
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony A390

 EX-H30 A390 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Casio EX-H30

 A390 EX-H30 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony A390

 EX-H30 A390 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2010Same 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A390 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A390 Portrait photography highlights
38
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Sony A390 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography factors
Sony A390 Sports photography factors
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low battery power (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography information
Sony A390 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
53
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low battery power (230 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
Sony A390 Landscape photography features
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
61
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low battery power (230 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging features
Sony A390 Vlogging features
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
9
no video
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony A390
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
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