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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX80

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX80 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 WX80
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony WX80

 EX-H30 WX80 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Casio EX-H30

 WX80 EX-H30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony WX80

 EX-H30 WX80 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

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

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX80 Portrait photography advice
38
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography advice
Sony WX80 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (201 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
offers touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Sony WX80
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony WX80
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
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