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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-H30

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX210 IS
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 SX200 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-H30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and EX-H30 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was brought out 20 months before the EX-H30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX200 IS scores versus the EX-H30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Casio EX-H30

 SX200 IS EX-H30 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon SX200 IS

 EX-H30 SX200 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011May 2009More recent by 20 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-H30

 SX200 IS EX-H30 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS has got external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the EX-H30.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and EX-H30 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and EX-H30.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-H30 to provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography features
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-H30 Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-H30 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than competitors in class (247g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competitors (201g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-H30
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISCasio Exilim EX-H30
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Casio Exilim EX-H30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-05-14 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 247 gr (0.54 lb) 201 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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-5L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $329 $709