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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony a5100

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
66
Features
74
Overall
69

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony a5100 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Older Model is Sony a5000
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony a5100 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony a5100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-H30 was announced 4 years before the a5100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-H30 scores against the a5100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony a5100

 EX-H30 a5100 

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Casio EX-H30

 a5100 EX-H30 
IntroducedAugust 2014January 2011Fresher by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony a5100

 EX-H30 a5100 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 comes with outer measurements 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 a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony a5100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the a5100.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony a5100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and a5100 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and a5100.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-H30 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony a5100 will show extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older EX-H30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography details
Sony a5100 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
82
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography info
Sony a5100 Sports photography info
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
68
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (400 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
80
good battery power (400 shots)
supports focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography details
Sony a5100 Landscape photography details
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging features
Sony a5100 Vlogging features
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
34
touch screen
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony a5100
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Alpha a5100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Alpha a5100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-05 2014-08-17
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 179
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) 283g (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $709 $448