Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-H30
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Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Released February 2012
(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
- Launched January 2011
Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-H30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the EX-H30 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe A4000 IS was introduced 14 months after the EX-H30 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A4000 IS scores against the EX-H30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Casio Exilim EX-H30. The whole galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Casio EX-H30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Casio EX-H30
A4000 IS | EX-H30 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon A4000 IS
EX-H30 | A4000 IS | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Casio EX-H30
A4000 IS | EX-H30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A4000 IS has external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-H30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-H30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the EX-H30.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and EX-H30 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and EX-H30.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files but you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger A4000 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon A4000 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Casio Exilim EX-H30 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
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 | 145 grams (0.32 pounds) | 201 grams (0.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 life | 175 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $199 | $709 |