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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 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
  • Launched September 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX40 HS
Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released July 2011
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-ZS15, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the EX-ZS15 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was announced 10 months prior to the EX-ZS15 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX30 IS grades vs the EX-ZS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Casio EX-ZS15

 SX30 IS EX-ZS15 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Canon SX30 IS

 EX-ZS15 SX30 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2011September 2010Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-ZS15

 SX30 IS EX-ZS15 
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZS15 has specifications of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-ZS15 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX30 IS versus the EX-ZS15.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and EX-ZS15 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and EX-ZS15.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX30 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZS15 as a Street photography camera
49
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (601 grams)
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (154 grams)
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography factors
43
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX30 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS15
58
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (601 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
61
MP count decent (14MP)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (154 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography info
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
32
great maximum aperture (f)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small (")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX30 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS15
50
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (601 grams)
26
great maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (154g)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-ZS15
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZS15
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-09-14 2011-07-18
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches -
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in no built-in flash
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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 601 gr (1.32 lbs) 154 gr (0.34 lbs)
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 Overall 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 ID NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus -
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $248