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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released October 2011
  • New Model is Sony HX200V
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was unveiled 9 months before the HX100V so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-H30 scores versus the HX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony HX100V

 EX-H30 HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Casio EX-H30

 HX100V EX-H30 
ReleasedOctober 2011January 2011More recent by 9 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony HX100V

 EX-H30 HX100V 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony HX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H30 vs the HX100V.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and HX100V is 92 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and HX100V.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images although you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-H30 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography info
Sony HX100V Portrait photography info
38
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography info
Sony HX100V Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography info
Sony HX100V Sports photography info
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (201g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (577g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography info
Sony HX100V Landscape photography info
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX100V as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
25
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors (577g)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony HX100V
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-10-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 577 gr (1.27 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 ID NP-130 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $709 $429