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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
79
Overall
65

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-5T 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 NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-5T, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is fairly close but the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-H30 was brought out 3 years earlier than the NEX-5T and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the NEX-5T when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 EX-H30 NEX-5T 

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

 NEX-5T EX-H30 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2011More recent by 32 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 EX-H30 NEX-5T 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

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

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 features physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-5T in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-H30 versus the NEX-5T.

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

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

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

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

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and NEX-5T.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The EX-H30 has the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder. The older EX-H30 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography details
38
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5T
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
68
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography info
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography info
69
lighter than average in class (201g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
77
offers focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography details
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging features
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging features
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony NEX-5T
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-08-27
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 lb) 276g (0.61 lb)
Physical 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 score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1015
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $709 $400