Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX99

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.

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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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

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).

Check the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX99 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.