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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX55

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released July 2011
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX55 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony TX55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was launched 6 months prior to the TX55 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-H30 matches up against the TX55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony TX55

 EX-H30 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Casio EX-H30

 TX55 EX-H30 
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k461kSharper display (+769k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony TX55

 EX-H30 TX55 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 comes with outside dimensions 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 TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H30 against the TX55.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and TX55 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and TX55.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images though you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography information
Sony TX55 Portrait photography information
38
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography advice
Sony TX55 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography factors
Sony TX55 Sports photography factors
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Sony TX55
69
lighter than average (201 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Sony TX55
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging features
Sony TX55 Vlogging features
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony TX55
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-07-24
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 pounds) 109 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 - microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $709 $350