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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W530

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W530 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W530 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-H30 and Sony W530, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was revealed within a month of the W530 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-H30 scores against the W530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony W530

 EX-H30 W530 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Casio EX-H30

 W530 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony W530

 EX-H30 W530 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 has outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H30 and Sony W530 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the W530.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and W530 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and W530.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H30 to result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W530 Portrait photography highlights
38
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography advice
Sony W530 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography information
Sony W530 Sports photography information
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography info
Sony W530 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W530 Landscape photography highlights
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
relatively wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Sony W530
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
26
relatively wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony W530
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $709 $269