Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S5

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX30 IS versus Casio EX-S5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and EX-S5 (9MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was revealed 21 months after the EX-S5 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX30 IS matches up vs the EX-S5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Casio Exilim EX-S5. The full galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Casio EX-S5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys physical measurements 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-S5 has specifications of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX30 IS versus Casio EX-S5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX30 IS against the EX-S5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and EX-S5 is 64 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and EX-S5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX30 IS to result in greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX30 IS will have an edge in sensor tech.