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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX5

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(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
Sony HX5
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony HX5

 EX-H30 HX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2011June 2010Newer by 7 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Casio EX-H30

 HX5 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony HX5

 EX-H30 HX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Portrait photography camera
38
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography info
Sony HX5 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography details
Sony HX5 Sports photography details
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography advice
Sony HX5 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others (201 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX5 Landscape photography factors
49
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging factors
Sony HX5 Vlogging factors
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony HX5
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
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