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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX30

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Introduced February 2010
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX30 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-S7 and Sony WX30, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was released 17 months before the WX30 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-S7 grades versus the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony WX30

 EX-S7 WX30 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Casio EX-S7

 WX30 EX-S7 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2010Newer by 17 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony WX30

 EX-S7 WX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S7 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-S7 vs the WX30.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S7 and WX30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX30 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography details
Sony WX30 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography information
Sony WX30 Street photography information
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography features
Sony WX30 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
Travel photography with Sony WX30
52
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (117g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX30 Landscape photography factors
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging info
Sony WX30 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Sony WX30
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-21 2011-07-25
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 121 gr (0.27 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $140 $259