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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-H30

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX230 HS
Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 SX210 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-H30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the EX-H30 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was revealed 6 months earlier than the EX-H30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX210 IS grades against the EX-H30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Casio EX-H30

 SX210 IS EX-H30 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon SX210 IS

 EX-H30 SX210 IS 
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-H30

 SX210 IS EX-H30 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2011Same age
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS has outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX210 IS against the EX-H30.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and EX-H30 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and EX-H30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (220 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography details
Casio EX-H30 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
68
lighter than competitors (220 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition (201g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography highlights
48
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-H30 Vlogging features
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (220g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-H30
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISCasio Exilim EX-H30
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Casio Exilim EX-H30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lbs) 201 gr (0.44 lbs)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-5L 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 One One
Retail cost $226 $709