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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX9

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-H30 and Sony WX9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was manufactured at a similar time to the WX9 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the WX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony WX9

 EX-H30 WX9 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Casio EX-H30

 WX9 EX-H30 
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony WX9

 EX-H30 WX9 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 has outside dimensions 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 WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H30 and the WX9.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and WX9 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and WX9.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX9 Portrait photography advice
38
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Sports photography camera
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography factors
Sony WX9 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than average (201g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography details
Sony WX9 Landscape photography details
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging details
Sony WX9 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony WX9
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 pounds) -
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-130 NP-BN1
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
Storage slots One One
Retail price $709 $188