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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W330

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W330 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony W330
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony W330

 EX-H30 W330 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Casio EX-H30

 W330 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony W330

 EX-H30 W330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W330 size comparison

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

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography factors
Sony W330 Portrait photography factors
39
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography info
Sony W330 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W330 as a Sports photography camera
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography information
Sony W330 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors (201g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Sony W330
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging advice
Sony W330 Vlogging advice
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
26
quite wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony W330
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
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