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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
64 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 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
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX40 HS
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX30 IS versus Casio EX-ZR300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the EX-ZR300 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was revealed 20 months prior to the EX-ZR300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX30 IS scores against the EX-ZR300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 SX30 IS EX-ZR300 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon SX30 IS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 SX30 IS 
LaunchedMay 2012September 2010Newer by 20 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 SX30 IS EX-ZR300 
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Touch display  Neither features Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR300 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX30 IS versus Casio EX-ZR300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX30 IS versus the EX-ZR300.
Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and EX-ZR300 is 64 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and EX-ZR300.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography advice
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Street photography information
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography information
49
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Optical)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 heavier than competition in class (601g)
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (205g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX30 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
43
 amazing zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
 great zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 great battery pack (500 CIPA)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography advice
58
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 relatively wide (24mm)
 long zoom (840mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition in class (601g)
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
71
 great battery pack (500 CIPA)
 lighter than others in class (205 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 no Timelapse function
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX30 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
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 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
 screen is small (2.7")
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse mode
52
 focusing manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 great battery pack (500 per charge)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging information
50
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic support
 heavier than competition in class (601 grams)
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 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (205g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 no microphone support
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-14 2012-05-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.80 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 601 grams (1.32 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
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 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 life - 500 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $400 $329