Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX30
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sony WX30
EX-S7 | WX30 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Casio EX-S7
WX30 | EX-S7 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | February 2010 | Newer by 17 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sony WX30
EX-S7 | WX30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Casio EX-S7 and Sony WX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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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 |