Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX30V
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
46 Overall
39
92 Imaging
35 Features
46 Overall
39
Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
45
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
45
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
(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
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(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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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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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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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 |  | July 2011 | Fresher by 7 months |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 461k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sony HX30V
| EX-ZR100 | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 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).
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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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and HX30V is 92 and 90 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX30V Portrait photography highlights
focusing manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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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Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography details
Sony HX30V Street photography details
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (204 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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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Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography information
Sony HX30V Sports photography information
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
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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Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography details
Sony HX30V Travel photography details
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)
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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Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography information
Sony HX30V Landscape photography information
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
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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Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging info
Sony HX30V Vlogging info
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
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
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Sony 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 |