Casio EX-H30 vs Sony RX10

In this write-up, we are comparing the Casio EX-H30 and Sony RX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is very similar but the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-H30 was introduced 4 years prior to the RX10 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-H30 scores against the RX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 has outer 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 RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H30 and Sony RX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H30 against the RX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and RX10 is 92 and 58 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and RX10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-H30 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX10 will offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.