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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-H30

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX600 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
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX610 HS versus Casio EX-H30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and EX-H30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was released 4 years after the EX-H30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX610 HS grades versus the EX-H30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Casio EX-H30

 SX610 HS EX-H30 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon SX610 HS

 EX-H30 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-H30

 SX610 HS EX-H30 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Casio EX-H30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX610 HS versus Casio EX-H30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the EX-H30.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and EX-H30 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and EX-H30.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX610 HS to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
44
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX610 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-H30
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (191 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography features
Casio EX-H30 Sports photography features
44
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 shots)
has no phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography info
Casio EX-H30 Travel photography info
68
lighter than average in class (191 grams)
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery power (270 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
69
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography info
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (270 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX610 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (191g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX610 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Casio EX-H30
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSCasio Exilim EX-H30
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Casio Exilim EX-H30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191 gr (0.42 lb) 201 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $214 $709