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Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
91 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
44

Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR400 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
  • Released February 2014
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon D30 and Casio EX-ZR400, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D30 was brought out 13 months later than the EX-ZR400 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the D30 scores vs the EX-ZR400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Casio EX-ZR400

		

		

			
 D30 EX-ZR400 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon D30

		

		

			
 EX-ZR400 D30 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon D30 and Casio EX-ZR400

		

		

			
 D30 EX-ZR400 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution461k461kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 has got physical dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR400 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon D30 and Casio EX-ZR400 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the D30 versus the EX-ZR400.
Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and EX-ZR400 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and EX-ZR400.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR400 to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger D30 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon D30 as a Portrait photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
33
 focusing manually
 features face detect focusing
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
40
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon D30 Street photography information
Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography information
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon D30 Sports photography info
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography info
37
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 weather proofing
 max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
57
 great zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 high frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 great battery (500 CIPA)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon D30 Travel photography features
Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography features
60
 weather proofing
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 low MP (12MP)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
 great battery (500 per charge)
 lighter than competition in class (205g)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon D30 Landscape photography info
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography info
44
 focusing manually
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual mode
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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 has manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 great battery (500 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon D30 as a Vlogging camera
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
33
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 doesn't have microphone jack
33
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 does not have external microphone port
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Canon D30 vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon PowerShot D30Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-12 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech PureColor II LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 218g (0.48 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
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 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 images 500 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $329 $0