Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-H30

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-H30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the EX-H30 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was announced 3 years after the EX-H30 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SX600 HS scores versus the EX-H30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Casio Exilim EX-H30. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Casio EX-H30 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst 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 SX600 HS and Casio EX-H30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX600 HS versus the EX-H30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and EX-H30 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and EX-H30.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX600 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.