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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX30

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 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
  • Revealed July 2013
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-S7 versus Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was manufactured 4 years before the TX30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-S7 matches up versus the TX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony TX30

 EX-S7 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Casio EX-S7

 TX30 EX-S7 
RevealedJuly 2013February 2010Fresher by 41 months
Screen size3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony TX30

 EX-S7 TX30 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S7 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-S7 and the TX30.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and TX30.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony TX30 to offer you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-S7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography factors
Sony TX30 Street photography factors
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography advice
Sony TX30 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
environment proof
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
environment proof
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
Landscape photography with Sony TX30
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
environment proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S7
Vlogging with Sony TX30
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Sony TX30
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-21 2013-07-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 141 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $140 $230