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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H30

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Renewed by Canon SX510 HS
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX500 IS versus Casio EX-H30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the EX-H30 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was released 20 months after the EX-H30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX500 IS matches up against the EX-H30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Casio EX-H30

 SX500 IS EX-H30 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2011Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon SX500 IS

 EX-H30 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-H30

 SX500 IS EX-H30 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution461k461kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS provides outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Casio EX-H30 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the EX-H30.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and EX-H30 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and EX-H30.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SX500 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX500 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
46
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/1,600s)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
44
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (195 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (195 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX500 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
46
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (195 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-H30 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Casio EX-H30
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISCasio Exilim EX-H30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Casio Exilim EX-H30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-08-21 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/1600s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 data format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341g (0.75 lbs) 201g (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L 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 -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $709