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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z800

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 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
  • Announced September 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX40 HS
Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2010
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the EX-Z800 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was introduced 2 months later than the EX-Z800 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX30 IS grades versus the EX-Z800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Casio EX-Z800

 SX30 IS EX-Z800 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Canon SX30 IS

 EX-Z800 SX30 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-Z800

 SX30 IS EX-Z800 
ReleasedSeptember 2010August 2010Same age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z800 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX30 IS and the EX-Z800.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and EX-Z800 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and EX-Z800.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX30 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z800
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography information
Casio EX-Z800 Street photography information
49
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (601g)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX30 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z800
43
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Travel photography camera
58
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (601 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography highlights
41
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Vlogging camera
50
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (601 grams)
29
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-Z800
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z800
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-09-14 2010-08-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 601 gr (1.32 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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-120
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $400 $150