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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was released 6 months prior to the HX9V and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-H30 grades vs the HX9V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony HX9V

 EX-H30 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Casio EX-H30

 HX9V EX-H30 
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony HX9V

 EX-H30 HX9V 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 has got external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX9V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-H30 vs the HX9V.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and HX9V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and HX9V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photos though you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography information
Sony HX9V Portrait photography information
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manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography factors
Sony HX9V Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography information
Sony HX9V Sports photography information
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography advice
Sony HX9V Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony HX9V
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 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 Single Single
Launch pricing $709 $328