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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony S930

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony S930 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony S930 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony S930, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was released 2 years after the S930 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-H30 scores vs the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony S930

 EX-H30 S930 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution461k112kSharper display (+349k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Casio EX-H30

 S930 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony S930

 EX-H30 S930 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 features external 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 S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony S930 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 against the S930.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and S930 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and S930.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer EX-H30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Sony S930
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography factors
Sony S930 Sports photography factors
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography factors
Sony S930 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others in class (201g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
Sony S930 Landscape photography features
49
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Sony S930
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony S930
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $709 $219