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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony T900

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony T900 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 T900
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony T900

 EX-H30 T900 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Casio EX-H30

 T900 EX-H30 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony T900

 EX-H30 T900 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony T900 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography advice
Sony T900 Portrait photography advice
38
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography highlights
Sony T900 Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography advice
Sony T900 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (201g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
Sony T900 Landscape photography features
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging features
Sony T900 Vlogging features
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
28
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony T900
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
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