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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX5

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX5 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-H30 and Sony WX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was brought out 7 months later than the WX5 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-H30 scores versus the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony WX5

 EX-H30 WX5 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2010Fresher by 7 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Casio EX-H30

 WX5 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony WX5

 EX-H30 WX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution461k461kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 has outer 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) whilst the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H30 versus the WX5.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and WX5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and WX5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Casio EX-H30 to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-H30 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography details
Sony WX5 Portrait photography details
38
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Sony WX5
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Sony WX5
69
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX5 Landscape photography highlights
49
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
36
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging information
Sony WX5 Vlogging information
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony WX5
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 146 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $709 $250