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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W310

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W310 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W310 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-H30 and Sony W310, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was manufactured 13 months later than the W310 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-H30 scores against the W310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony W310

 EX-H30 W310 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Casio EX-H30

 W310 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony W310

 EX-H30 W310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 features outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-H30 against the W310.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and W310 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and W310.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger EX-H30 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography advice
Sony W310 Portrait photography advice
38
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography details
Sony W310 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W310 as a Sports photography camera
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography features
Sony W310 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (201 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography factors
Sony W310 Landscape photography factors
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Sony W310
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony W310
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 137 gr (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" 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 ID NP-130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $709 $150