Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H10
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H10 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
- Released September 2010
- Previous Model is Canon SX20 IS
- New Model is Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
- Introduced June 2009

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Overview
Following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the EX-H10 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX30 IS was released 16 months after the EX-H10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-H10 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX30 IS grades vs the EX-H10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Casio Exilim EX-H10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Casio EX-H10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Casio EX-H10
SX30 IS | EX-H10 | |||
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Introduced | September 2010 | ![]() | June 2009 | More modern by 16 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Canon SX30 IS
EX-H10 | SX30 IS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-H10
SX30 IS | EX-H10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS offers physical 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-H10 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the EX-H10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and EX-H10 is 64 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and EX-H10.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX30 IS to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer SX30 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Casio Exilim EX-H10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Casio Exilim EX-H10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-09-14 | 2009-06-11 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.2-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 7cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 3.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest 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 | 601 grams (1.32 lbs) | 194 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $400 | $300 |