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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H55

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H55 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony H55
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony H55

 EX-H30 H55 
IntroducedJanuary 2011June 2010Fresher by 7 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Casio EX-H30

 H55 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony H55

 EX-H30 H55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H55 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H55 Portrait photography highlights
39
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography information
Sony H55 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography info
Sony H55 Sports photography info
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Sony H55
69
lighter than average (201g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography details
Sony H55 Landscape photography details
49
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
42
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging features
Sony H55 Vlogging features
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
28
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony H55
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
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