Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX70
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony WX70
EX-H30 | WX70 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Casio EX-H30
WX70 | EX-H30 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 13 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony WX70
EX-H30 | WX70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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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 |