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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H15

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX20 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX40 HS
Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SX30 IS versus Casio EX-H15, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the EX-H15 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was revealed 9 months later than the EX-H15 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX30 IS grades vs the EX-H15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Casio EX-H15

 SX30 IS EX-H15 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2010Fresher by 9 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon SX30 IS

 EX-H15 SX30 IS 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-H15

 SX30 IS EX-H15 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS features physical 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-H15 has dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX30 IS vs the EX-H15.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H15 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and EX-H15 is 64 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and EX-H15.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of files although you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern SX30 IS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography advice
42
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX30 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-H15
49
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (601 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX30 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-H15
43
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography info
Casio EX-H15 Travel photography info
58
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (601g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
64
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography details
41
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-H15 Vlogging information
50
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (601 grams)
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-H15
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISCasio Exilim EX-H15
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Casio Exilim EX-H15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-09-14 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 601 gr (1.32 lb) 161 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $400 $300