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Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR100 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-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon D30 versus Casio EX-ZR100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D30 was unveiled 2 years later than the EX-ZR100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the D30 matches up vs the EX-ZR100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 D30 EX-ZR100 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2011Fresher by 32 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon D30

 EX-ZR100 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Casio EX-ZR100

 D30 EX-ZR100 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution461k461kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 provides outside dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR100 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the D30 versus the EX-ZR100.

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and EX-ZR100 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and EX-ZR100.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher D30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D30
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
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you can focus manually
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography features
36
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography advice
60
environment sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
44
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot D30Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot D30 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-12 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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 distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 40.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 pounds) 204 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical 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 All around 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $329 $300