Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W330
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W330 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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Released January 2010

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W330 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W330, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-H30 was introduced 13 months later than the W330 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-H30 scores versus the W330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W330 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony W330
EX-H30 | W330 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Casio EX-H30
W330 | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony W330
EX-H30 | W330 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 features physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H30 and the W330.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and W330 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and W330.
To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-H30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201 gr (0.44 lb) | 128 gr (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | NP-130 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $709 | $170 |