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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX350

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX350 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 WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Newer Model is Sony WX500
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WX350 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony WX350

 EX-H30 WX350 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Casio EX-H30

 WX350 EX-H30 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony WX350

 EX-H30 WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 provides 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) and the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 and the WX350.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and WX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and WX350.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX350 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography information
Sony WX350 Portrait photography information
38
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
MP count good (18MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography highlights
Sony WX350 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (164 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography advice
Sony WX350 Sports photography advice
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (470 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
better than average battery (470 per charge)
lighter than others (164g)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX350 Landscape photography factors
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
47
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
better than average battery (470 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (164g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony WX350
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $709 $270