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Canon D30 vs Casio EX-H30

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-H30 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon D30 vs Casio EX-H30 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon D30 and Casio EX-H30, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and EX-H30 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D30 was released 3 years later than the EX-H30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D30 scores vs the EX-H30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Casio EX-H30

 D30 EX-H30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 38 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon D30

 EX-H30 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Casio EX-H30

 D30 EX-H30 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution461k461kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. 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) and the Casio EX-H30 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the D30 versus the EX-H30.

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and EX-H30 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and EX-H30.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern D30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography factors
33
focusing manually
provides face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D30
Street photography with Casio EX-H30
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D30
Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography information
Casio EX-H30 Travel photography information
60
environment proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (201 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
44
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-H30 Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon D30 vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Casio EX-H30
 Canon PowerShot D30Casio Exilim EX-H30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot D30 Casio Exilim EX-H30
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-12 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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/3.9-4.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech PureColor II LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lb) 201 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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 style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $329 $709