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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H30

Portability
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Imaging
37
Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H30 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
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX40 HS
Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the EX-H30 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was revealed 3 months before the EX-H30 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX30 IS matches up against the EX-H30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Casio EX-H30

 SX30 IS EX-H30 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon SX30 IS

 EX-H30 SX30 IS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-H30

 SX30 IS EX-H30 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus More exact focus
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS offers external measurements 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-H30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX30 IS against the EX-H30.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and EX-H30 is 64 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and EX-H30.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Casio EX-H30 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-H30 Street photography info
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screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (601g)
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-H30 Sports photography factors
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amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX30 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (601 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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lighter than competitors in class (201g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX30 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
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pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (601g)
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-H30
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISCasio Exilim EX-H30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Casio Exilim EX-H30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-14 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Exilim Engine 5.0
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 grams (1.32 lbs) 201 grams (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus -
Storage slots Single Single
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