Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A99
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A99 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
- Released December 2012
- Superseded the Sony A900
- Renewed by Sony A99 II

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A99 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony A99, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

The EX-H30 was brought out 23 months earlier than the A99 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-H30 scores versus the A99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A99 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony A99
EX-H30 | A99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Casio EX-H30
A99 | EX-H30 | |||
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Released | December 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 23 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+768k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony A99
EX-H30 | A99 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 has got outer 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) whilst the Sony A99 has proportions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 versus Sony A99 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H30 and the A99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and A99 is 92 and 57 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and A99.
All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-H30 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A99 will deliver extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A99 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony SLT-A99 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Sony SLT-A99 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2012-12-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 19 |
Cross focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/250 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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 201g (0.44 lbs) | 812g (1.79 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 89 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1555 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-130 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 2 |
Price at release | $709 | $1,998 |