Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H10

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.