Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-H30

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-H30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and EX-H30 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was announced 2 years later than the EX-H30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX510 HS matches up versus the EX-H30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Casio Exilim EX-H30. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Casio EX-H30 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-H30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX510 HS and the EX-H30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and EX-H30 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and EX-H30.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-H30 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern SX510 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.