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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A99

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(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
Sony A99
(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  • Superseded the Sony A900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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Sony A99

 EX-H30 A99 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Casio EX-H30

 A99 EX-H30 
ReleasedDecember 2012January 2011More modern by 23 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k461kCrisper screen (+768k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Sony A99

 EX-H30 A99 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A99 size comparison

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

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A99 Portrait photography highlights
38
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
81
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography info
Sony A99 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
75
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography advice
Sony A99 Sports photography advice
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography highlights
Sony A99 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
environment proofing
megapixel count good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography advice
Sony A99 Landscape photography advice
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging details
Sony A99 Vlogging details
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
76
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Sony A99
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Sony SLT-A99
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