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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
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Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 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
  • Launched September 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX40 HS
Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z16, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the EX-Z16 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was manufactured at a similar time to the EX-Z16 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX30 IS matches up vs the EX-Z16 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Casio EX-Z16

 SX30 IS EX-Z16 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon SX30 IS

 EX-Z16 SX30 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-Z16

 SX30 IS EX-Z16 
LaunchedSeptember 2010September 2010Similar age
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z16 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX30 IS against the EX-Z16.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and EX-Z16 is 64 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and EX-Z16.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX30 IS to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX30 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z16
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screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (601 grams)
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography info
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great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX30 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z16
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (601 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small ( inch)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging features
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (601 grams)
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (848 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-Z16
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z16
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z16
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-09-14 2010-09-20
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing range 0cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch -
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 848 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 848x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 601 grams (1.32 pounds) -
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus -
Storage slots One One
Retail price $400 $100