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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-FC100

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX20 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX40 HS
Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Canon SX30 IS versus Casio EX-FC100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and EX-FC100 (9MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was manufactured 21 months after the EX-FC100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX30 IS scores versus the EX-FC100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Casio EX-FC100

 SX30 IS EX-FC100 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2009More modern by 21 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Canon SX30 IS

 EX-FC100 SX30 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-FC100

 SX30 IS EX-FC100 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Casio EX-FC100 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX30 IS versus Casio EX-FC100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX30 IS against the EX-FC100.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and EX-FC100 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and EX-FC100.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX30 IS to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern SX30 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-FC100 Street photography factors
49
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (601g)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography information
Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography information
43
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography info
Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography info
58
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (601g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
52
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography factors
41
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging factors
50
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (601 grams)
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-FC100
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISCasio Exilim EX-FC100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Casio Exilim EX-FC100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-14 2009-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.6-8.5
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
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, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 601g (1.32 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-7L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $400 $300