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Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-H30

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-H30 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-H30 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-H30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the EX-H30 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was revealed 14 months later than the EX-H30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A1300 scores versus the EX-H30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Casio EX-H30

 A1300 EX-H30 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon A1300

 EX-H30 A1300 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Casio EX-H30

 A1300 EX-H30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Casio EX-H30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A1300 and the EX-H30.

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and EX-H30 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and EX-H30.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent A1300 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1300
Street photography with Casio EX-H30
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no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1300
Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography information
Casio EX-H30 Travel photography information
65
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (201 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography factors
33
really wide (28mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-H30 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Casio EX-H30
 Canon PowerShot A1300Casio Exilim EX-H30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Casio Exilim EX-H30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 gr (0.38 pounds) 201 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $119 $709