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Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-H30

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Updated by Canon SX710 HS
Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
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Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX700 HS and Casio EX-H30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the EX-H30 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the EX-H30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX700 HS matches up against the EX-H30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Casio EX-H30

 SX700 HS EX-H30 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 38 months
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon SX700 HS

 EX-H30 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Casio EX-H30

 SX700 HS EX-H30 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS has got outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the EX-H30.

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and EX-H30 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and EX-H30.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher SX700 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX700 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-H30
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography info
Casio EX-H30 Sports photography info
44
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography info
Casio EX-H30 Travel photography info
65
lighter than others (269 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (250 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others (201 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (250 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX700 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (269g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Canon SX700 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Casio EX-H30
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSCasio Exilim EX-H30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Casio Exilim EX-H30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-12 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II G TFT Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 269 gr (0.59 lb) 201 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $349 $709