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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H30

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Released March 2009
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 SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX1 IS versus Casio EX-H30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and EX-H30 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was announced 21 months earlier than the EX-H30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX1 IS grades versus the EX-H30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-H30

 SX1 IS EX-H30 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon SX1 IS

 EX-H30 SX1 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011March 2009Newer by 21 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-H30

 SX1 IS EX-H30 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS comes with outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Casio EX-H30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Canon SX1 IS versus Casio EX-H30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX1 IS vs the EX-H30.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and EX-H30 is 64 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and EX-H30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-H30 to give extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX1 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
46
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
39
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-H30 Street photography info
56
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (615 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-H30 Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-H30 Travel photography details
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flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (615 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
44
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-H30 Vlogging advice
57
relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (615 grams)
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-H30
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISCasio Exilim EX-H30
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Casio Exilim EX-H30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-03-27 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615 gr (1.36 pounds) 201 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 model - NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card -
Storage slots 1 1
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