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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX99

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX99 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched September 2018
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX99 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is pretty similar but the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) feature totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The EX-H30 was launched 8 years prior to the HX99 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the HX99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony HX99

 EX-H30 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Casio EX-H30

 HX99 EX-H30 
LaunchedSeptember 2018January 2011Fresher by 93 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony HX99

 EX-H30 HX99 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen size

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 offers physical 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) while the Sony HX99 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H30 against the HX99.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and HX99 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and HX99.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-H30 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX99 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX99 Portrait photography advice
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography advice
Sony HX99 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (242g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Sony HX99
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
58
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (360 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3-inch)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography info
Sony HX99 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition (201 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
76
good battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than competition (242g)
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography info
Sony HX99 Landscape photography info
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
58
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
image stabilization
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3-inch)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging advice
Sony HX99 Vlogging advice
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
76
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (242 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony HX99
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2018-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format - AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 242 gr (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 360 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $709 $469