Casio EX-H30 vs Sony T900
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
- Introduced February 2009

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony T900 Overview
Below is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony T900, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-H30 was revealed 23 months later than the T900 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the T900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony T900 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony T900
EX-H30 | T900 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Casio EX-H30
T900 | EX-H30 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony T900
EX-H30 | T900 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 has physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony T900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the T900.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and T900 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and T900.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-H30 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-H30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 lbs) | 143g (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $709 | $300 |