Casio EX-H30 vs Sony RX100 III

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony RX100 III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is very well matched but the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-H30 was revealed 4 years before the RX100 III and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-H30 scores versus the RX100 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony RX100 III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-H30 and the RX100 III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and RX100 III is 92 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and RX100 III.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-H30 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 III will give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older EX-H30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.