Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-H30

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Casio Exilim EX-H30. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Casio EX-H30 Gallery.

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.

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

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.