Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H50
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Launched January 2009

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H50 Overview
Following is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-H30 and Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-H30 was announced 24 months after the H50 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-H30 scores against the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H50 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony H50
EX-H30 | H50 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Casio EX-H30
H50 | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony H50
EX-H30 | H50 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 offers outer 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 H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-H30 and Sony H50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 vs the H50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and H50 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and H50.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-H30 to show more detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer EX-H30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 9.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
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) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Mic 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 lb) | 547 grams (1.21 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | NP-130 | NP-BG1 |
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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $709 | $80 |