Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-10

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon SX30 IS versus Casio EX-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the EX-10 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and EX-10 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.

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The SX30 IS was announced 4 years before the EX-10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX30 IS scores versus the EX-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Casio Exilim EX-10. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Casio EX-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS has got external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-10 has dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX30 IS versus Casio EX-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX30 IS and the EX-10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and EX-10 is 64 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and EX-10.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX30 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Canon SX30 IS will resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older SX30 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.