Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-3

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-H30 and Sony NEX-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is relatively similar but the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-H30 was unveiled 8 months after the NEX-3 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the NEX-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 provides outside dimensions 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 NEX-3 has specifications of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 and Sony NEX-3 in the all new 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 time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H30 versus the NEX-3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and NEX-3 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and NEX-3.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-H30 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-H30 will offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-H30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.