Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX200V
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX200V 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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Revealed January 2012

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX200V Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony TX200V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-H30 was brought out 13 months before the TX200V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-H30 scores vs the TX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony TX200V
EX-H30 | TX200V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Casio EX-H30
TX200V | EX-H30 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Screen size | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+769k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony TX200V
EX-H30 | TX200V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony TX200V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H30 against the TX200V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and TX200V is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and TX200V.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony TX200V to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.3" |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 grams (0.44 lb) | 129 grams (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 | - | 220 photos |
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 feature | ||
Type of storage | - | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $709 | $500 |