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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
76
Overall
64

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-5R 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5N
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-5T
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-5R, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is pretty close but the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The EX-H30 was released 20 months before the NEX-5R which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-H30 grades vs the NEX-5R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony NEX-5R

 EX-H30 NEX-5R 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Casio EX-H30

 NEX-5R EX-H30 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2011Fresher by 20 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony NEX-5R

 EX-H30 NEX-5R 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 provides outer 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) while the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-5R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H30 and the NEX-5R.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and NEX-5R is 92 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and NEX-5R.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The EX-H30 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh harder. The older EX-H30 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography information
38
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography information
Sony NEX-5R Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-5R Sports photography highlights
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
68
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-5R Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
73
has focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
31
touchscreen capability
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony NEX-5R
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 pounds) 276g (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 910
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $709 $750