Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.