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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX20V
  • Updated by Sony HX50V
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was manufactured 7 months prior to the HX30V so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR100 grades versus the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sony HX30V

 EX-ZR100 HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Casio EX-ZR100

 HX30V EX-ZR100 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2011Fresher by 7 months
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX30V

 EX-ZR100 HX30V 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sony HX30V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the HX30V.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and HX30V is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and HX30V.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX30V to offer extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX30V Portrait photography highlights
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography details
Sony HX30V Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (204 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography information
Sony HX30V Sports photography information
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography details
Sony HX30V Travel photography details
64
lighter than others (204g)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (254g)
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography information
Sony HX30V Landscape photography information
43
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging info
Sony HX30V Vlogging info
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (204g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX30V
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 lb) 254g (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 320 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $420