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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
92 Imaging
38 Features
40 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
50 Overall
44

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX30V 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX20V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX50V
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX30V Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-H30 and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the HX30V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-H30 scores against the HX30V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony HX30V

          

          

            
 EX-H30 HX30V 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Casio EX-H30

          

          

            
 HX30V EX-H30 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony HX30V

          

          

            
 EX-H30 HX30V 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 offers 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 HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
See the Casio EX-H30 and Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H30 against the HX30V.
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX30V size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and HX30V is 92 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and HX30V.
All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX30V to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-H30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

            Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography details
Sony HX30V Portrait photography details
38
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
44
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (18MP)
 includes face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-H30 Street photography highlights
Sony HX30V Street photography highlights
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (201 grams)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (254g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-H30 Sports photography advice
Sony HX30V Sports photography advice
52
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
49
 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-H30 Travel photography information
Sony HX30V Travel photography information
69
 lighter than others (201 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
 lighter than average (254g)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long reach (500mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX30V Landscape photography factors
49
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
50
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-H30 Vlogging features
Sony HX30V Vlogging features
30
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (201g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have mic support
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average (254g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 lack of mic support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony HX30V
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (0.44 lbs) 254 grams (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 life - 320 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $709 $420