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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX70

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX70 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 WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H30 was brought out 13 months prior to the WX70 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-H30 scores versus the WX70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony WX70

 EX-H30 WX70 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Casio EX-H30

 WX70 EX-H30 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony WX70

 EX-H30 WX70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 has external dimensions 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 WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 and the WX70.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and WX70 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and WX70.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-H30 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography details
Sony WX70 Portrait photography details
38
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography advice
Sony WX70 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (114g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Sony WX70
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography advice
Sony WX70 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition (114g)
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging information
Sony WX70 Vlogging information
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony WX70
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 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 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 life - 240 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $709 $242