Canon D30 vs Casio EX-H30
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Canon D30 vs Casio EX-H30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-H30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D30 & Casio Exilim EX-H30. The complete galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery & Casio EX-H30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Casio EX-H30
D30 | EX-H30 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon D30
EX-H30 | D30 |
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Common features in the Canon D30 and Casio EX-H30
D30 | EX-H30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Exact 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).
Check the Canon D30 and Casio EX-H30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D30 vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D30 | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | |
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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 |