Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX20
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX20 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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Introduced February 2012
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX20 Overview
The following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony TX20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-H30 was launched 13 months prior to the TX20 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-H30 grades against the TX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony TX20
EX-H30 | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Casio EX-H30
TX20 | EX-H30 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 461k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony TX20
EX-H30 | TX20 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 offers physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony TX20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 versus the TX20.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and TX20 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and TX20.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-H30 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | 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 range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 grams (0.44 pounds) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" 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 life | - | 250 photos |
Style 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $709 | $330 |