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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
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Features
35
Overall
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 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
  • Released September 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX40 HS
Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the EX-ZR10 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was revealed very close to the EX-ZR10 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX30 IS scores against the EX-ZR10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Casio EX-ZR10

 SX30 IS EX-ZR10 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon SX30 IS

 EX-ZR10 SX30 IS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-ZR10

 SX30 IS EX-ZR10 
IntroducedSeptember 2010September 2010Same generation
Manually focus More precise focus
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS features physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR10 has dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX30 IS versus the EX-ZR10.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and EX-ZR10 is 64 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and EX-ZR10.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX30 IS to provide greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX30 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (601 grams)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography info
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great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX30 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR10
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good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (601g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography highlights
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging features
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fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (601g)
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-ZR10
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR10
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-14 2010-09-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 12MP
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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 601 grams (1.32 lbs) 176 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $400 $190