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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A6000

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A6000 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-6
  • Successor is Sony A6300
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A6000 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A6000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The EX-H30 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the A6000 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-H30 scores versus the A6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony A6000

 EX-H30 A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Casio EX-H30

 A6000 EX-H30 
ReleasedApril 2014January 2011Newer by 40 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony A6000

 EX-H30 A6000 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys exterior 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 A6000 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A6000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 vs the A6000.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and A6000 is 92 and 85 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and A6000.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H30 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A6000 will give you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Sony A6000
39
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
79
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography info
Sony A6000 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (344 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography features
Sony A6000 Sports photography features
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
72
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (201 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
77
lighter than others (344 grams)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography factors
Sony A6000 Landscape photography factors
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging details
Sony A6000 Vlogging details
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
33
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (344 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony A6000
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Alpha a6000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-04-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 179
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 344 gr (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Battery format - 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 feature With downloadable app
Storage media - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $709 $548