Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX80
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX80 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-H30 was introduced 24 months earlier than the WX80 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-H30 scores vs the WX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony WX80
EX-H30 | WX80 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Casio EX-H30
WX80 | EX-H30 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony WX80
EX-H30 | WX80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H30 and the WX80.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and WX80 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and WX80.
All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older EX-H30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 lbs) | 124g (0.27 lbs) |
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 life | - | 240 photographs |
Battery format | - | 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 recording | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $709 | $276 |