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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H20G

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H20G 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
  • Launched September 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX20 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX40 HS
Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX30 IS versus Casio EX-H20G, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the EX-H20G (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was announced around the same time to the EX-H20G which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX30 IS matches up against the EX-H20G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Casio EX-H20G

 SX30 IS EX-H20G 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon SX30 IS

 EX-H20G SX30 IS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-H20G

 SX30 IS EX-H20G 
RevealedSeptember 2010September 2010Same generation
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Casio EX-H20G has proportions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Canon SX30 IS versus Casio EX-H20G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX30 IS and the EX-H20G.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H20G size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and EX-H20G is 64 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H20G top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and EX-H20G.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H20G sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX30 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (601g)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-H20G Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-H20G Travel photography advice
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (601 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
60
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (216g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-H20G Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (601 grams)
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (216g)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-H20G
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISCasio Exilim EX-H20G
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-14 2010-09-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus range 0cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 601g (1.32 lbs) 216g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $400 $300