Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed September 2010
- Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
- Introduced August 2013

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-ZR800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the EX-ZR800 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX30 IS was unveiled 3 years before the EX-ZR800 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX30 IS matches up against the EX-ZR800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR800. The full galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Casio EX-ZR800
SX30 IS | EX-ZR800 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon SX30 IS
EX-ZR800 | SX30 IS | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 35 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-ZR800
SX30 IS | EX-ZR800 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS has got exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR800 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-ZR800 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX30 IS vs the EX-ZR800.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and EX-ZR800 is 64 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and EX-ZR800.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR800 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SX30 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-09-14 | 2013-08-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | EXILIM Engine HS 3 |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
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 files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 (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), |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 601g (1.32 lb) | 222g (0.49 lb) |
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 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 | - | 470 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-7L | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $400 | $429 |