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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony QX100

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
50
Features
44
Overall
47

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony QX100 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Released September 2013
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony QX100 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-H30 and Sony QX100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is fairly similar but the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") possess different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The EX-H30 was introduced 3 years before the QX100 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-H30 matches up against the QX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony QX100

 EX-H30 QX100 
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution461k0kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Casio EX-H30

 QX100 EX-H30 
ReleasedSeptember 2013January 2011More modern by 32 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony QX100

 EX-H30 QX100 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor 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") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H30 and Sony QX100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 against the QX100.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and QX100 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and QX100.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-H30 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony QX100 will offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Sony QX100
38
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
52
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography info
Sony QX100 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with focus by touch
no articulating screen
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography info
Sony QX100 Sports photography info
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Sony QX100
69
lighter than others (201g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
Sony QX100 Landscape photography features
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
screen is small ( inch)
manual exposure not possible
no RAW files
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging advice
Sony QX100 Vlogging advice
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
38
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony QX100
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-09-05
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch -
Screen resolution 461k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye None
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) 179g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
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 life - 200 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Launch price $709 $268