Casio EX-H30 vs Sony T99
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony T99 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
- Announced January 2011
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony T99 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony T99
EX-H30 | T99 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 7 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Casio EX-H30
T99 | EX-H30 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony T99
EX-H30 | T99 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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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 |