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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony TX30

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2010
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Released July 2013
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-S200 versus Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the EX-S200 (14MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was brought out 4 years before the TX30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-S200 grades versus the TX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Sony TX30

 EX-S200 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Casio EX-S200

 TX30 EX-S200 
ReleasedJuly 2013August 2010Fresher by 36 months
Screen sizing3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Sony TX30

 EX-S200 TX30 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-S200 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S200 versus Sony TX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S200 vs the TX30.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S200 and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S200 and TX30.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony TX30 to result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-S200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S200
Street photography with Sony TX30
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S200
Sports photography with Sony TX30
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S200
Travel photography with Sony TX30
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S200
Landscape photography with Sony TX30
42
manual focus
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S200
Vlogging with Sony TX30
29
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Sony TX30
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-03 2013-07-26
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132g (0.29 pounds) 141g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-120 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $230