Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX5
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX5 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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX5 Overview
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony HX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") have different sensor size.

The EX-H30 was launched 7 months after the HX5 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-H30 scores against the HX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony HX5
EX-H30 | HX5 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 7 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Casio EX-H30
HX5 | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony HX5
EX-H30 | HX5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony HX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the HX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and HX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and HX5.
As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H30 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Casio EX-H30 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-H30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201 grams (0.44 lb) | 200 grams (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | NP-130 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $709 | $275 |