Canon SX70 HS vs Casio EX-H30

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX70 HS versus Casio EX-H30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and EX-H30 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was released 7 years later than the EX-H30 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX70 HS matches up versus the EX-H30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Casio Exilim EX-H30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Casio EX-H30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS offers outside measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-H30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX70 HS versus Casio EX-H30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the EX-H30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and EX-H30 is 63 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and EX-H30.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.