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Canon G11 vs Casio EX-H30

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-H30 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Revealed December 2009
  • New Model is Canon G12
Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon G11 vs Casio EX-H30 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon G11 vs Casio EX-H30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Casio. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and EX-H30 (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and EX-H30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The G11 was introduced 12 months earlier than the EX-H30 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G11 scores versus the EX-H30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Casio EX-H30

 G11 EX-H30 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon G11

 EX-H30 G11 
ReleasedJanuary 2011December 2009Fresher by 12 months
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G11 and Casio EX-H30

 G11 EX-H30 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution461k461kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 enjoys exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Casio EX-H30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the G11 and the EX-H30.

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G11 and EX-H30 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and EX-H30.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G11 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Casio EX-H30 will resolve greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older G11 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G11
Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
47
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
38
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
64
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (375 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography features
Casio EX-H30 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (375 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (201g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G11
Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
60
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (375g)
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Canon G11 vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Casio EX-H30
 Canon PowerShot G11Casio Exilim EX-H30
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot G11 Casio Exilim EX-H30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-12-16 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375g (0.83 pounds) 201g (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 169 not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-7L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $600 $709