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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 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
  • Announced September 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX40 HS
Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-ZS5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the EX-ZS5 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX30 IS was manufactured 3 months before the EX-ZS5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX30 IS scores vs the EX-ZS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Casio EX-ZS5

 SX30 IS EX-ZS5 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Canon SX30 IS

 EX-ZS5 SX30 IS 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-ZS5

 SX30 IS EX-ZS5 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2011Same generation
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS features external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-ZS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX30 IS vs the EX-ZS5.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and EX-ZS5 is 64 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and EX-ZS5.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you should consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography factors
41
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography advice
49
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (601g)
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX30 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS5
43
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
low fps (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
32
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography info
Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography info
57
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (601 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
70
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography highlights
40
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
37
great max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX30 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS5
49
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (601g)
27
great max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (848 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Canon SX30 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Casio EX-ZS5
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZS5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-09-14 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 -
Cross type focus points - -
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 sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 848 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 848x480
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 601 grams (1.32 lbs) -
Physical 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 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $400 $100