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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S200

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S200 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
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX40 HS
Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released August 2010
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-S200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the EX-S200 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was introduced 2 months later than the EX-S200 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX30 IS scores against the EX-S200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Casio EX-S200

 SX30 IS EX-S200 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Canon SX30 IS

 EX-S200 SX30 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-S200

 SX30 IS EX-S200 
ReleasedSeptember 2010August 2010Similar age
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-S200 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-S200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX30 IS vs the EX-S200.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and EX-S200 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and EX-S200.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-S200 Street photography highlights
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (601 grams)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-S200 Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography info
Casio EX-S200 Travel photography info
58
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (601g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-S200 Vlogging details
50
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
heavier than others (601g)
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rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-S200
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISCasio Exilim EX-S200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Casio Exilim EX-S200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-09-14 2010-08-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Exilim Engine 5.0
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 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
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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 per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 601 grams (1.32 pounds) 132 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-120
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $400 $0