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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H30

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX240 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX270 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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-H30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and EX-H30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was revealed 18 months after the EX-H30 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX260 HS matches up vs the EX-H30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Casio EX-H30

 SX260 HS EX-H30 
RevealedJune 2012January 2011Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon SX260 HS

 EX-H30 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-H30

 SX260 HS EX-H30 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution461k461kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS has outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Casio EX-H30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-H30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the EX-H30.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and EX-H30 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and EX-H30.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher SX260 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography information
Casio EX-H30 Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (231 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX260 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography info
Casio EX-H30 Travel photography info
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lighter than others in class (231g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition in class (201g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (231g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Canon SX260 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Casio EX-H30
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSCasio Exilim EX-H30
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Casio Exilim EX-H30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-06-04 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 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 resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 231 gr (0.51 lbs) 201 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 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 All around 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 230 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $349 $709