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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony QX1

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
48
Overall
56

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony QX1 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony QX1 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony QX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is very similar but the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The EX-H30 was revealed 4 years prior to the QX1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-H30 grades against the QX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony QX1

 EX-H30 QX1 
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution461k0kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Casio EX-H30

 QX1 EX-H30 
RevealedSeptember 2014January 2011More recent by 44 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony QX1

 EX-H30 QX1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 features outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 and the QX1.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and QX1 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and QX1.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-H30 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony QX1 will offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Sony QX1
38
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography highlights
Sony QX1 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Sony QX1
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
56
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery power (440 per charge)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography highlights
Sony QX1 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (201 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
great battery power (440 per charge)
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (216g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography advice
Sony QX1 Landscape photography advice
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
63
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (440 per charge)
small screen (")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging info
Sony QX1 Vlogging info
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
32
has touchscreen
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others (216g)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony QX1
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Alpha QX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Released 2011-01-05 2014-09-03
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch -
Screen resolution 461k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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 x 1080 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 pounds) 216 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 440 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $709 $500