Casio EX-S200 vs Sony TX30
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-S200 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Sony TX30
EX-S200 | TX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Casio EX-S200
TX30 | EX-S200 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | ![]() | August 2010 | Fresher by 36 months |
Screen sizing | 3.3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Sony TX30
EX-S200 | TX30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S200 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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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 |