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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W620

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W620 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W620 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony W620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was manufactured 12 months before the W620 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the W620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony W620

 EX-H30 W620 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Casio EX-H30

 W620 EX-H30 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony W620

 EX-H30 W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 has outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony W620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 and the W620.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and W620 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and W620.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-H30 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older EX-H30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography features
Sony W620 Portrait photography features
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
good MP (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography factors
Sony W620 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than others (116g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography highlights
Sony W620 Sports photography highlights
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
32
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography highlights
Sony W620 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (201g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than others (116g)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography info
Sony W620 Landscape photography info
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
decently wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging features
Sony W620 Vlogging features
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others (116 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony W620
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
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 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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $709 $102