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Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-H30

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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 SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Casio EX-H30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and EX-H30 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was manufactured 5 months earlier than the EX-H30 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD4000 IS matches up against the EX-H30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Casio EX-H30

 SD4000 IS EX-H30 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 EX-H30 SD4000 IS 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Casio EX-H30

 SD4000 IS EX-H30 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD4000 IS features physical measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-H30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SD4000 IS versus the EX-H30.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and EX-H30 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and EX-H30.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-H30 to give extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography information
Casio EX-H30 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
64
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors (201g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography highlights
40
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Casio EX-H30
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISCasio Exilim EX-H30
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Casio Exilim EX-H30
Otherwise known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-02 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 201 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 model NB-6L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $709