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Canon N vs Casio EX-H30

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon N vs Casio EX-H30 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon N vs Casio EX-H30 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon N versus Casio EX-H30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the N (12MP) and EX-H30 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The N was launched 2 years after the EX-H30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the N matches up vs the EX-H30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Casio EX-H30

 N EX-H30 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon N

 EX-H30 N 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N and Casio EX-H30

 N EX-H30 
Screen resolution461k461kEqual screen resolution

Canon N vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon N offers external measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Casio EX-H30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the N and the EX-H30.

Canon N vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the N and EX-H30 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon N vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the N and EX-H30.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-H30 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer N provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon N vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography information
Casio EX-H30 Street photography information
65
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography information
Casio EX-H30 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N
Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
61
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (200 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (201g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography advice
36
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
72
pretty wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon N vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Casio EX-H30
 Canon PowerShot NCasio Exilim EX-H30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot N Casio Exilim EX-H30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 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 2248 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II G touch Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lb) 201 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" 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 200 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $299 $709