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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H30

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX240 HS
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and EX-H30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX230 HS was announced 7 months after the EX-H30 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the EX-H30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Casio EX-H30

 SX230 HS EX-H30 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon SX230 HS

 EX-H30 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-H30

 SX230 HS EX-H30 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-H30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX230 HS and the EX-H30.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and EX-H30 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and EX-H30.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-H30 to result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX230 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX230 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
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focusing manually
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (223g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography details
Casio EX-H30 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-H30 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than average (223g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery (210 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than average in class (201 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-H30 Vlogging factors
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (223 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Casio EX-H30
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSCasio Exilim EX-H30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Casio Exilim EX-H30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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 distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync 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 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 gr (0.49 pounds) 201 gr (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 life 210 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $399 $709