Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S7
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Key Specs
(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
- Released September 2010
- Succeeded the Canon SX20 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
- Released February 2010
Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX30 IS versus Casio EX-S7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the EX-S7 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SX30 IS was introduced 7 months after the EX-S7 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX30 IS grades vs the EX-S7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Casio Exilim EX-S7. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Casio EX-S7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Casio EX-S7
SX30 IS | EX-S7 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | February 2010 | More modern by 7 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon SX30 IS
EX-S7 | SX30 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-S7
SX30 IS | EX-S7 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-S7 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX30 IS versus Casio EX-S7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX30 IS versus the EX-S7.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and EX-S7 is 64 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and EX-S7.
All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX30 IS to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX30 IS should have an advantage in sensor tech.
Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Casio Exilim EX-S7 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-09-14 | 2010-02-21 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 3.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 601 grams (1.32 pounds) | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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-80 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $400 | $140 |