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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
64 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 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
  • Released September 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX40 HS
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX30 IS versus Casio EX-ZR15, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the EX-ZR15 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was released 16 months before the EX-ZR15 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX30 IS scores vs the EX-ZR15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Casio EX-ZR15

					

					

						
 SX30 IS EX-ZR15 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon SX30 IS

					

					

						
 EX-ZR15 SX30 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012September 2010Newer by 16 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-ZR15

					

					

						
 SX30 IS EX-ZR15 
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS offers outside measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR15 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Canon SX30 IS versus Casio EX-ZR15 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX30 IS against the EX-ZR15.
Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and EX-ZR15 is 64 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and EX-ZR15.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

						Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography advice
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 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection autofocus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography features
49
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 more heavy than competition (601g)
57
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography advice
43
 excellent zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 great battery power (325 CIPA)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography factors
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 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 really wide (24mm)
 great reach (840mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition (601g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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 great battery power (325 CIPA)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography info
41
 you can focus manually
 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 lack of Timelapse recording
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 has manual focus
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 great battery power (325 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX30 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
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 really wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone support
 more heavy than competition (601g)
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 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-14 2012-01-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.80 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe    
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 601g (1.32 lb) 176g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" 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 life - 325 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $400 $249