Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TF1
Portability
92 Imaging
38 Features
40 Overall
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92 Imaging
38 Features
40 Overall
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Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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94 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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 TF1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Announced June 2013
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Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-H30 was revealed 3 years prior to the TF1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-H30 matches up against the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony TF1
| EX-H30 | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Casio EX-H30
| TF1 | EX-H30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2013 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 29 months |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony TF1
| EX-H30 | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-H30 vs the TF1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and TF1 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and TF1.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography features
Sony TF1 Portrait photography features
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Casio EX-H30 Street photography info
Sony TF1 Street photography info
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
lighter than competition (152 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Sony TF1
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Casio EX-H30 Travel photography factors
Sony TF1 Travel photography factors
lighter than competition (201 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lighter than competition (152 grams)
environment proofing
includes focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery life (240 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TF1 Landscape photography highlights
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (240 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Casio EX-H30 Vlogging factors
Sony TF1 Vlogging factors
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Sony |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Released | 2011-01-05 | 2013-06-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.6-4.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 461k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 201 gr (0.44 lbs) | 152 gr (0.34 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| 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 life | - | 240 pictures |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-130 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $709 | $266 |