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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W510

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W510 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 W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W510 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-H30 and Sony W510, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was released at a similar time to the W510 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the W510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony W510

 EX-H30 W510 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Casio EX-H30

 W510 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony W510

 EX-H30 W510 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 has external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 and Sony W510 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the W510.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and W510 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and W510.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H30 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography information
Sony W510 Portrait photography information
38
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography info
Sony W510 Sports photography info
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography info
Sony W510 Travel photography info
69
lighter than average (201g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging info
Sony W510 Vlogging info
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony W510
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 BIONZ
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 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $709 $99