Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX1

Here is a extensive review of the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony WX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-H30 was manufactured 18 months later than the WX1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the WX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 provides physical 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 WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony WX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-H30 versus the WX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and WX1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and WX1.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-H30 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-H30 will result in greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher EX-H30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.