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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX20

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX20 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony TX20
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony TX20

 EX-H30 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Casio EX-H30

 TX20 EX-H30 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony TX20

 EX-H30 TX20 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and TX20 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX20 Portrait photography advice
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Sony TX20
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography information
Sony TX20 Sports photography information
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery life (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (201 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
great battery life (250 shots)
environment sealing
supports touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
52
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery life (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging features
Sony TX20 Vlogging features
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony TX20
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
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