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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony T99

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony T99 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony T99 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony T99, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was announced 7 months later than the T99 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-H30 scores versus the T99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony T99

 EX-H30 T99 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010Fresher by 7 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Casio EX-H30

 T99 EX-H30 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony T99

 EX-H30 T99 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 provides external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony T99 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-H30 vs the T99.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and T99 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and T99.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-H30 to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher EX-H30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography information
Sony T99 Portrait photography information
38
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography features
Sony T99 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography advice
Sony T99 Sports photography advice
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography factors
Sony T99 Landscape photography factors
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Sony T99
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
31
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony T99
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $709 $179