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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(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
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX40 HS
Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z450, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was manufactured 14 months later than the EX-Z450 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX30 IS scores against the EX-Z450 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Casio EX-Z450

 SX30 IS EX-Z450 
RevealedSeptember 2010August 2009More recent by 14 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon SX30 IS

 EX-Z450 SX30 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-Z450

 SX30 IS EX-Z450 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS has got physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z450 has proportions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX30 IS and the EX-Z450.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and EX-Z450 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and EX-Z450.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX30 IS to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern SX30 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography information
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-Z450 Street photography features
49
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (601 grams)
55
lighter than others (128g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX30 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
43
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX30 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
57
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (601g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
62
lighter than others (128 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography info
40
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging factors
49
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (601 grams)
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than others (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-09-14 2009-08-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus range 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.00 m
Flash settings 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 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 Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 601 grams (1.32 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $400 $229