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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-H30

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 A3000 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-H30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and EX-H30 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was unveiled 12 months before the EX-H30 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A3000 IS matches up against the EX-H30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Casio EX-H30

 A3000 IS EX-H30 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon A3000 IS

 EX-H30 A3000 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-H30

 A3000 IS EX-H30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Casio EX-H30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A3000 IS against the EX-H30.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and EX-H30 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and EX-H30.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-H30 to deliver greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography features
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no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-H30 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-H30 Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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lighter than competition (201g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-H30 Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Canon A3000 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Casio EX-H30
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISCasio Exilim EX-H30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Casio Exilim EX-H30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 201 grams (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 ID NB-8L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $240 $709