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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX30

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-H30 and Sony WX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was launched 6 months before the WX30 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-H30 grades vs the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony WX30

 EX-H30 WX30 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Casio EX-H30

 WX30 EX-H30 
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony WX30

 EX-H30 WX30 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 has got 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) whilst the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H30 versus the WX30.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and WX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and WX30.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
38
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Sony WX30
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography information
Sony WX30 Sports photography information
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition (117 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography details
Sony WX30 Landscape photography details
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging features
Sony WX30 Vlogging features
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (117g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony WX30
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 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 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 - 250 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $709 $259