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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-7

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
Portability
84
Imaging
63
Features
71
Overall
66

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony NEX-7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Released December 2011
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-H30 was revealed 11 months before the NEX-7 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-H30 scores against the NEX-7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony NEX-7

 EX-H30 NEX-7 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Casio EX-H30

 NEX-7 EX-H30 
ReleasedDecember 2011January 2011More modern by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony NEX-7

 EX-H30 NEX-7 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 features external 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-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

See the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the NEX-7.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and NEX-7 is 92 and 84 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and NEX-7.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-H30 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-7 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-7
39
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Sony NEX-7
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-7 Sports photography factors
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
61
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery power (430 shots)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-7 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average (201 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
better than average battery power (430 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-7 Landscape photography features
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
72
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (430 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging features
Sony NEX-7 Vlogging features
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
35
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony NEX-7
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Alpha NEX-7
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Alpha NEX-7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-12-13
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 400 gr (0.88 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 81
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1016
Other
Battery life - 430 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $709 $699