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Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR15 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
  • Launched February 2014
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR15, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D30 was launched 2 years later than the EX-ZR15 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the D30 grades vs the EX-ZR15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 D30 EX-ZR15 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2012Fresher by 26 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon D30

 EX-ZR15 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Casio EX-ZR15

 D30 EX-ZR15 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 provides outside dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR15 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the D30 vs the EX-ZR15.

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and EX-ZR15 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and EX-ZR15.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer D30 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
33
you can focus manually
features face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (325 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D30
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
60
weather proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
better than average battery (325 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography information
44
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery (325 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D30
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no mic jack
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon PowerShot D30Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot D30 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-12 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lbs) 176 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" 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 images 325 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $329 $249