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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX50

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-H30 and Sony WX50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was announced 13 months earlier than the WX50 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the WX50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony WX50

 EX-H30 WX50 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Casio EX-H30

 WX50 EX-H30 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony WX50

 EX-H30 WX50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution461k461kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H30 versus the WX50.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and WX50 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and WX50.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-H30 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography details
Sony WX50 Portrait photography details
38
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Sony WX50
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography factors
Sony WX50 Sports photography factors
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Sony WX50
69
lighter than others in class (201g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competitors (117g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX50 Landscape photography advice
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
38
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging information
Sony WX50 Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony WX50
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 BIONZ
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 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
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 - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
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 - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $709 $250