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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A55

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony SLT-A55 front
Portability
67
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A55 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony A55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Renewed by Sony A57
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A55 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony A55

 EX-H30 A55 

Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Casio EX-H30

 A55 EX-H30 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony A55

 EX-H30 A55 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2010Same generation
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A55 size comparison

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

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A55 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A55 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A55 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A55 as a Portrait photography camera
38
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
73
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography information
Sony A55 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
76
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography information
Sony A55 Sports photography information
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (380 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography features
Sony A55 Travel photography features
69
lighter than others (201g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (380 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
Sony A55 Landscape photography features
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
terrible battery pack (380 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Sony A55
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
77
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony A55
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony SLT-A55
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Sony SLT-A55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
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 synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 500 gr (1.10 pounds)
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 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 816
Other
Battery life - 380 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)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $709 $800