Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX400V
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Announced February 2014
- Succeeded the Sony HX300
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Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-H30 was introduced 4 years before the HX400V which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony HX400V
| EX-H30 | HX400V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Casio EX-H30
| HX400V | EX-H30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2014 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 37 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 461k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony HX400V
| EX-H30 | HX400V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 has got exterior 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) whilst the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-H30 vs the HX400V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and HX400V is 92 and 62 respectively.
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and HX400V.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Sony |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2014-02-12 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 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 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 201g (0.44 lb) | 660g (1.46 lb) |
| 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 images |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-130 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $709 | $448 |
