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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX40 HS
Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the EX-ZR700 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the EX-ZR700 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX30 IS matches up versus the EX-ZR700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Casio EX-ZR700

 SX30 IS EX-ZR700 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Canon SX30 IS

 EX-ZR700 SX30 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2010Newer by 28 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-ZR700

 SX30 IS EX-ZR700 
Manual focus More precise focus
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS has exterior 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) while the Casio EX-ZR700 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX30 IS against the EX-ZR700.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and EX-ZR700 is 64 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and EX-ZR700.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR700 to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography factors
41
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography factors
49
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (601 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography advice
43
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
50
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery power (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX30 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR700
57
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (601g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
70
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography factors
40
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery power (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging factors
49
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (601 grams)
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-ZR700
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR700
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-14 2013-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 EXILIM Engine HS 3
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 601g (1.32 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 470 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $400 $370