Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A65

Below is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-H30 and Sony A65, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The EX-H30 was announced 10 months prior to the A65 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-H30 grades against the A65 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 has physical 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) while the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H30 and Sony A65 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H30 against the A65.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and A65 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and A65.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-H30 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A65 will give you extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-H30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.