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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W610

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W610 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony W610
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony W610

 EX-H30 W610 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Casio EX-H30

 W610 EX-H30 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony W610

 EX-H30 W610 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W610 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography features
Sony W610 Portrait photography features
38
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography info
Sony W610 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Sony W610
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography features
Sony W610 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography advice
Sony W610 Landscape photography advice
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging highlights
Sony W610 Vlogging highlights
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony W610
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
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