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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX220

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
41
Overall
41

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-H30 and Sony WX220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was launched 4 years earlier than the WX220 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-H30 scores against the WX220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony WX220

 EX-H30 WX220 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Casio EX-H30

 WX220 EX-H30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony WX220

 EX-H30 WX220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys exterior 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) while the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H30 and Sony WX220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-H30 versus the WX220.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and WX220 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and WX220.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony WX220 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-H30 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX220 Portrait photography advice
38
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
MP count decent (18MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Sony WX220
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography advice
Sony WX220 Sports photography advice
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX220 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (201g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX220 Landscape photography highlights
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
44
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX220 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony WX220
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-02-12
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 210 photographs
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)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $709 $198