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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-H30 and Sony HX7V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was announced 6 months before the HX7V which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-H30 scores versus the HX7V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony HX7V

 EX-H30 HX7V 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Casio EX-H30

 HX7V EX-H30 
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony HX7V

 EX-H30 HX7V 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H30 and Sony HX7V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H30 against the HX7V.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and HX7V is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and HX7V.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX7V Portrait photography advice
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography information
Sony HX7V Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Sony HX7V
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography advice
Sony HX7V Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (201g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
67
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Sony HX7V
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
42
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX7V Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
32
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony HX7V
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 BIONZ
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 208 gr (0.46 pounds)
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 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 ID NP-130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $709 $499