Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A450
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A450 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)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Released January 2010
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On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A450, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe EX-H30 was announced 13 months later than the A450 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the A450 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony A450
| EX-H30 | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Casio EX-H30
| A450 | EX-H30 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony A450
| EX-H30 | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys outer 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 A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-H30 and the A450.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and A450 is 92 and 65 respectively.
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and A450.
To sum up, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-H30 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Casio EX-H30 will give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-H30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A450 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Sony |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 201 grams (0.44 pounds) | 560 grams (1.23 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 769 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 1050 shots |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-130 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | - | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $709 | $1,241 |