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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-FC150

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX40 HS
Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released November 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-FC150, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and EX-FC150 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was manufactured 11 months later than the EX-FC150 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX30 IS matches up versus the EX-FC150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Casio EX-FC150

 SX30 IS EX-FC150 
ReleasedSeptember 2010November 2009Fresher by 11 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Canon SX30 IS

 EX-FC150 SX30 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-FC150

 SX30 IS EX-FC150 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS offers external 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-FC150 has specifications of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs).

Check the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-FC150 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX30 IS vs the EX-FC150.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and EX-FC150 is 64 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and EX-FC150.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX30 IS to give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher SX30 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX30 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-FC150
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screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (601g)
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
high max fps (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-FC150 as a Travel photography camera
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megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (601 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX30 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
50
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average in class (601 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-FC150
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISCasio Exilim EX-FC150
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Casio Exilim EX-FC150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-09-14 2009-11-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 37-185mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.6-4.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 40.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
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 × 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 601 grams (1.32 pounds) 173 grams (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" 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 ID NB-7L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $400 $350