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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX50V 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 HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Older Model is Sony HX30V
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was released 3 years earlier than the HX50V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-H30 grades versus the HX50V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony HX50V

 EX-H30 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Casio EX-H30

 HX50V EX-H30 
RevealedApril 2013January 2011Fresher by 28 months
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony HX50V

 EX-H30 HX50V 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 has exterior 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) and the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony HX50V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-H30 against the HX50V.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and HX50V is 92 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and HX50V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX50V to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-H30 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Sony HX50V
39
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
50
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
offers face detection focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography features
Sony HX50V Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (272g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography details
Sony HX50V Sports photography details
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX50V Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than others (201g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (272 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
Sony HX50V Landscape photography features
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX50V Vlogging highlights
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (272g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony HX50V
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 201g (0.44 pounds) 272g (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 - 400 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $709 $439