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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A35

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A35 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony A33
  • Replacement is Sony A37
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A35 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony A35, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively close but the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-H30 was announced 8 months prior to the A35 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-H30 scores versus the A35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony A35

 EX-H30 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Casio EX-H30

 A35 EX-H30 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2011Newer by 8 months
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony A35

 EX-H30 A35 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 provides physical 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) while the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony A35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 against the A35.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and A35 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and A35.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-H30 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The more aged EX-H30 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Sony A35
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
73
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Sony A35
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (415g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A35 as a Sports photography camera
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
not so great battery pack (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography information
Sony A35 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
58
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (440 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A35 Landscape photography highlights
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
not so great battery pack (440 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging features
Sony A35 Vlogging features
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony A35
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony SLT-A35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-01-05 2011-09-20
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 415 grams (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $709 $598