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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
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Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 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
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX20 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX40 HS
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-ZR100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was announced 10 months before the EX-ZR100 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX30 IS scores versus the EX-ZR100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Casio EX-ZR100

 SX30 IS EX-ZR100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon SX30 IS

 EX-ZR100 SX30 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2011September 2010Newer by 10 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-ZR100

 SX30 IS EX-ZR100 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR100 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX30 IS vs the EX-ZR100.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and EX-ZR100 is 64 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and EX-ZR100.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX30 IS to deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX30 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
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you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (601g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (204g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography info
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great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography advice
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MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (601 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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lighter than average (204g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (601 grams)
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (204 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-14 2011-07-19
Body design 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 40.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 grams (1.32 lb) 204 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
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
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $400 $300