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Canon A800 vs Casio EX-H30

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-H30 Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2011
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 A800 vs Casio EX-H30 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon A800 vs Casio EX-H30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and EX-H30 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A800 was unveiled about the same time to the EX-H30 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A800 scores versus the EX-H30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Casio EX-H30

 A800 EX-H30 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon A800

 EX-H30 A800 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k115kCrisper screen (+346k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Casio EX-H30

 A800 EX-H30 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A800 comes with external measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-H30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A800 versus the EX-H30.

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A800 and EX-H30 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A800 and EX-H30.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-H30 to provide extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography advice
25
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography details
Casio EX-H30 Street photography details
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 Sports photography info
Casio EX-H30 Sports photography info
29
includes tracking focus
good battery power (300 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography details
Casio EX-H30 Travel photography details
55
good battery power (300 shots)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography features
Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
26
good battery power (300 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
24
includes face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Canon A800 vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Casio EX-H30
 Canon PowerShot A800Casio Exilim EX-H30
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A800 Casio Exilim EX-H30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 3 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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 186 gr (0.41 lbs) 201 gr (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 images -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $90 $709