Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z35
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z35. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Casio EX-Z35
SX30 IS | EX-Z35 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 7 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 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 |
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Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-Z35
SX30 IS | EX-Z35 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | |
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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 |