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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony TX200V
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony TX200V

 EX-H30 TX200V 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Casio EX-H30

 TX200V EX-H30 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k461kClearer screen (+769k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony TX200V

 EX-H30 TX200V 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

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

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
39
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
good MP (18 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Sony TX200V
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (201g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
weather sealing
provides focus via touch
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
47
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Sony TX200V
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
35
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no mic port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony TX200V
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
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