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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX10V 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 HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Refreshed by Sony HX20V
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX10V Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was launched 13 months before the HX10V which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the HX10V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony HX10V

 EX-H30 HX10V 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Casio EX-H30

 HX10V EX-H30 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony HX10V

 EX-H30 HX10V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 has got physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX10V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-H30 and the HX10V.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and HX10V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and HX10V.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX10V to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-H30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
38
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography highlights
Sony HX10V Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography factors
Sony HX10V Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (201g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (400mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX10V Landscape photography highlights
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
45
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging information
Sony HX10V Vlogging information
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony HX10V
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 pounds) 234g (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 320 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $709 $616