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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-H30

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Old Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX740 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
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-H30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and EX-H30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was introduced 6 years later than the EX-H30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX730 HS matches up versus the EX-H30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Casio EX-H30

 SX730 HS EX-H30 
LaunchedApril 2017January 2011Fresher by 77 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon SX730 HS

 EX-H30 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-H30

 SX730 HS EX-H30 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-H30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX730 HS vs the EX-H30.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and EX-H30 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and EX-H30.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX730 HS to show more detail using its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX730 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
48
has manual focus
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography factors
Casio EX-H30 Street photography factors
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX730 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-H30 Travel photography advice
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lighter than others in class (300g)
has bluetooth
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX730 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
50
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-H30 Vlogging highlights
74
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone jack
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-H30
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSCasio Exilim EX-H30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Casio Exilim EX-H30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-04-06 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 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 20.3 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300g (0.66 lb) 201g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 250 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $399 $709