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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 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
  • Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX40 HS
Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-ZS10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the EX-ZS10 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was brought out 3 months prior to the EX-ZS10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SX30 IS grades vs the EX-ZS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Casio EX-ZS10

 SX30 IS EX-ZS10 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Canon SX30 IS

 EX-ZS10 SX30 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-ZS10

 SX30 IS EX-ZS10 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2011Same age
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZS10 has specifications of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX30 IS and the EX-ZS10.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and EX-ZS10 is 64 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and EX-ZS10.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should take the age of the cameras into account.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX30 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS10
42
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZS10 as a Street photography camera
49
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (601g)
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
32
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography factors
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (601 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography features
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
33
great maximum aperture (f)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen ( inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging factors
50
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than competition (601 grams)
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great maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-ZS10
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZS10
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZS10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-09-14 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" -
Resolution of display 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 601 grams (1.32 pounds) -
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $400 $120