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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX1

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The EX-H30 was introduced 18 months later than the TX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-H30 matches up against the TX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony TX1

 EX-H30 TX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 18 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Casio EX-H30

 TX1 EX-H30 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony TX1

 EX-H30 TX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-H30 against the TX1.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and TX1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and TX1.

All in all, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-H30 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Casio EX-H30 will offer you more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-H30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography features
Sony TX1 Portrait photography features
38
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography highlights
Sony TX1 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (201g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX1 Landscape photography advice
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
31
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging factors
Sony TX1 Vlogging factors
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
28
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony TX1
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE 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
Mic support
Headphone support
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 201g (0.44 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $709 $350