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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-G1 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
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX40 HS
Casio EX-G1
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Casio EX-G1

 SX30 IS EX-G1 
IntroducedSeptember 2010November 2009Newer by 10 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing2.7"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 

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-G1

 SX30 IS EX-G1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX30 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
42
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-G1 Street photography info
49
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (601 grams)
53
weather sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (154g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography information
Casio EX-G1 Sports photography information
43
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
23
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography info
Casio EX-G1 Travel photography info
58
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (601 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
54
weather sealing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (154g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX30 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-G1
41
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
31
focusing manually
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
50
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (601g)
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than average (154g)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-G1
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISCasio Exilim EX-G1
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
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