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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-H30

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Introduced July 2014
Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-H30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the EX-H30 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was unveiled 3 years later than the EX-H30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX400 IS grades against the EX-H30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Casio EX-H30

 SX400 IS EX-H30 
AnnouncedJuly 2014January 2011Fresher by 44 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon SX400 IS

 EX-H30 SX400 IS 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-H30

 SX400 IS EX-H30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS features physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-H30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX400 IS versus the EX-H30.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and EX-H30 is 81 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and EX-H30.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of files although you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX400 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography factors
35
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-H30 Street photography advice
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-H30 Sports photography highlights
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 shots)
no phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography info
Casio EX-H30 Travel photography info
60
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (190 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than others (201 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography info
40
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-H30 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-H30
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISCasio Exilim EX-H30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Casio Exilim EX-H30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-07-29 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ Exilim Engine 5.0
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 grams (0.69 lb) 201 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life 190 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $229 $709