Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A55

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-H30 and Sony A55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-H30 was launched 5 months later than the A55 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-H30 matches up against the A55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Sony SLT-A55. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony A55 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the A55.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and A55 is 92 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and A55.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The EX-H30 features the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging.