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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A580

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
Portability
64
Imaging
55
Features
82
Overall
65

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A580 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony A580
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Released May 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A100
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A580 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony A580, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the A580 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The EX-H30 was launched 4 months prior to the A580 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the A580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony A580

 EX-H30 A580 

Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Casio EX-H30

 A580 EX-H30 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony A580

 EX-H30 A580 
ReleasedJanuary 2011May 2011Same age
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 provides external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony A580 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony A580 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H30 vs the A580.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A580 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and A580 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A580 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and A580.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-H30 has the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh harder.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A580 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A580 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography information
Sony A580 Portrait photography information
38
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography features
Sony A580 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography details
Sony A580 Sports photography details
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (1,050 shots)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A580 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Sony A580
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (1,050 per charge)
two card slots
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging information
Sony A580 Vlogging information
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony A580
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-05-26
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 599 gr (1.32 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1121
Other
Battery life - 1050 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Dual
Pricing at release $709 $848