Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX1
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony TX1
EX-H30 | TX1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 18 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Casio EX-H30
TX1 | EX-H30 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony TX1
EX-H30 | TX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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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 |