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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX350

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX350 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched December 2016
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H30 was introduced 7 years prior to the HX350 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-H30 scores vs the HX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony HX350

 EX-H30 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Casio EX-H30

 HX350 EX-H30 
LaunchedDecember 2016January 2011Newer by 72 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony HX350

 EX-H30 HX350 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 offers physical 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) whilst the Sony HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-H30 versus the HX350.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and HX350 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and HX350.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX350 to offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Sony HX350
38
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (201g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
54
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (652g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX350 Landscape photography highlights
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
27
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (652g)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony HX350
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2016-12-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 652 gr (1.44 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 300 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $709 -