Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-G1
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed September 2010
- Earlier Model is Canon SX20 IS
- Updated by Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
- Introduced November 2009
Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-G1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the EX-G1 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SX30 IS was manufactured 10 months after the EX-G1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX30 IS scores versus the EX-G1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Casio Exilim EX-G1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Casio EX-G1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Casio EX-G1
SX30 IS | EX-G1 | |||
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Introduced | September 2010 | November 2009 | Newer by 10 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon SX30 IS
EX-G1 | SX30 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-G1
SX30 IS | EX-G1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-G1 has dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-G1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX30 IS vs the EX-G1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and EX-G1 is 64 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and EX-G1.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX30 IS to render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger SX30 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Casio Exilim EX-G1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-09-14 | 2009-11-18 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 2.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 601 gr (1.32 lbs) | 154 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") |
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-800 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $400 | $61 |