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Canon D30 vs Casio EX-FC100

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-FC100 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon D30 vs Casio EX-FC100 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon D30 versus Casio EX-FC100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and EX-FC100 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D30 was released 5 years later than the EX-FC100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the D30 scores against the EX-FC100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Casio EX-FC100

 D30 EX-FC100 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2009More recent by 63 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Canon D30

 EX-FC100 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Casio EX-FC100

 D30 EX-FC100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-FC100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon D30 enjoys outside measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Casio EX-FC100 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the D30 against the EX-FC100.

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-FC100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and EX-FC100 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-FC100 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-FC100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and EX-FC100.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon D30 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher D30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-FC100 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography details
33
focusing manually
offers face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low resolution (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D30
Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-FC100 as a Sports photography camera
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
60
weather proofing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
52
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography factors
44
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Canon D30 vs Casio EX-FC100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Casio EX-FC100
 Canon PowerShot D30Casio Exilim EX-FC100
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Casio Exilim EX-FC100
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-12 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.6-8.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 300 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $329 $300