Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W370
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Announced January 2010
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W370 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony W370, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-H30 was revealed 13 months after the W370 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-H30 grades against the W370 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W370 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony W370
EX-H30 | W370 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Casio EX-H30
W370 | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony W370
EX-H30 | W370 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 features outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony W370 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-H30 versus the W370.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and W370 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and W370.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher EX-H30 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 gr (0.44 lb) | 179 gr (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $709 | $230 |