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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
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  • Superseded the Canon SX20 IS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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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