Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX300

Below is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was introduced 3 years earlier than the HX300 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the HX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 provides external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H30 against the HX300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and HX300 is 92 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and HX300.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX300 to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older EX-H30 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.