Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W650
Portability
92 Imaging
38 Features
40 Overall
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92 Imaging
38 Features
40 Overall
38
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced January 2011
Sony W650
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony W650, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-H30 scores against the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W650 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony W650
| EX-H30 | W650 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Casio EX-H30
| W650 | EX-H30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony W650
| EX-H30 | W650 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 has outer dimensions 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 W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the W650.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and W650 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and W650.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of files but you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography factors
Sony W650 Portrait photography factors
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Casio EX-H30 Street photography details
Sony W650 Street photography details
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Casio EX-H30 Sports photography features
Sony W650 Sports photography features
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Casio EX-H30 Travel photography highlights
Sony W650 Travel photography highlights
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography information
Sony W650 Landscape photography information
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony W650 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 201g (0.44 pounds) | 124g (0.27 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | 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 shooting | ||
| Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $709 | $140 |