Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H55
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H55 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2010

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H55 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony H55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-H30 was brought out 7 months later than the H55 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-H30 grades vs the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H55 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony H55
EX-H30 | H55 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 7 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Casio EX-H30
H55 | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony H55
EX-H30 | H55 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 has 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) while the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony H55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-H30 vs the H55.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and H55 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and H55.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger EX-H30 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Bionz |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201 gr (0.44 lbs) | 200 gr (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $709 | $235 |