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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony G3

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony G3 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony G3 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-H30 and Sony G3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was introduced 2 years after the G3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-H30 grades vs the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony G3

 EX-H30 G3 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Casio EX-H30

 G3 EX-H30 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony G3

 EX-H30 G3 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-H30 versus the G3.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and G3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and G3.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-H30 to provide more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher EX-H30 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography advice
Sony G3 Portrait photography advice
38
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography features
Sony G3 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography details
Sony G3 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography advice
Sony G3 Landscape photography advice
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
35
you can focus manually
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging advice
Sony G3 Vlogging advice
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony G3
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 201g (0.44 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $709 $200