Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W610
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W610 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W610 Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony W610, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-H30 was revealed 12 months prior to the W610 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-H30 scores vs the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W610 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony W610
EX-H30 | W610 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Casio EX-H30
W610 | EX-H30 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony W610
EX-H30 | W610 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
See the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony W610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-H30 versus the W610.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and W610 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and W610.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-H30 to give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201 gr (0.44 pounds) | 113 gr (0.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 250 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-130 | NP-BN |
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $709 | $200 |