Casio EX-H30 vs Sony QX1
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony QX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony QX1
EX-H30 | QX1 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | " | Larger display (+3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Casio EX-H30
QX1 | EX-H30 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More 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 type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony QX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony QX1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
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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 |