Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H200

In this article, we will be comparing the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was announced 24 months before the H200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-H30 grades versus the H200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-H30 against the H200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and H200 is 92 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and H200.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony H200 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 will be behind in sensor technology.