Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H400
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Launched February 2014

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H400 Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-H30 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the H400 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-H30 scores versus the H400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H400 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony H400
EX-H30 | H400 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Casio EX-H30
H400 | EX-H30 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 37 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony H400
EX-H30 | H400 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 has physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony H400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the H400.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and H400 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and H400.
Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony H400 to offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H400 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.4-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 8.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 X 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 grams (0.44 pounds) | 628 grams (1.38 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $709 | $268 |