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Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-H30

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX40 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX60 HS
Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX50 HS versus Casio EX-H30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and EX-H30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was brought out 2 years later than the EX-H30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX50 HS scores against the EX-H30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Casio EX-H30

 SX50 HS EX-H30 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon SX50 HS

 EX-H30 SX50 HS 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-H30

 SX50 HS EX-H30 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display resolution461k461kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS features external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Casio EX-H30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX50 HS versus the EX-H30.

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and EX-H30 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and EX-H30.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger SX50 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Street photography factors
Casio EX-H30 Street photography factors
57
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (595g)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Travel photography features
Casio EX-H30 Travel photography features
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has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (595 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competitors (201g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX50 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging features
Casio EX-H30 Vlogging features
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decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
missing mic socket
heavier than others in class (595 grams)
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Canon SX50 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Casio EX-H30
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSCasio Exilim EX-H30
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Casio Exilim EX-H30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-15 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595 grams (1.31 pounds) 201 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 315 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $429 $709