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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z35

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX40 HS
Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-Z35, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the EX-Z35 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX30 IS was launched 7 months later than the EX-Z35 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX30 IS scores against the EX-Z35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Casio EX-Z35

 SX30 IS EX-Z35 
ReleasedSeptember 2010February 2010More recent by 7 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Canon SX30 IS

 EX-Z35 SX30 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-Z35

 SX30 IS EX-Z35 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z35 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-Z35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the EX-Z35.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and EX-Z35 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and EX-Z35.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX30 IS to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX30 IS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX30 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z35
42
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z35 as a Street photography camera
49
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (601g)
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography information
Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX30 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z35
58
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (601 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography features
41
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging information
50
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average (601g)
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-Z35
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z35
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-09-14 2010-02-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 601 grams (1.32 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-7L NP-82
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $400 $99