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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-H30

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Launched January 2016
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-H30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and EX-H30 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was introduced 5 years later than the EX-H30 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX420 IS scores against the EX-H30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Casio EX-H30

 SX420 IS EX-H30 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2011Fresher by 61 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon SX420 IS

 EX-H30 SX420 IS 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-H30

 SX420 IS EX-H30 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX420 IS features outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Casio EX-H30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX420 IS vs the EX-H30.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and EX-H30 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and EX-H30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX420 IS to give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography advice
44
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-H30 Sports photography features
41
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
max frames per second very slow (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (195 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-H30 Travel photography information
61
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (195 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX420 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
47
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (195 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging info
Casio EX-H30 Vlogging info
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-H30
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISCasio Exilim EX-H30
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Casio Exilim EX-H30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 0.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325g (0.72 lb) 201g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 195 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $299 $709