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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-H30

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Replaced the Canon SX730 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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX740 HS versus Casio EX-H30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and EX-H30 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was introduced 7 years later than the EX-H30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the EX-H30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Casio EX-H30

 SX740 HS EX-H30 
RevealedJuly 2018January 2011Fresher by 93 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon SX740 HS

 EX-H30 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-H30

 SX740 HS EX-H30 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS offers outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Casio EX-H30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX740 HS versus Casio EX-H30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the EX-H30.

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and EX-H30 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and EX-H30.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to show more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX740 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
48
manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
offers face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (299g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
52
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (265 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than competition (299g)
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
terrible battery pack (265 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (201g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
53
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery pack (265 per charge)
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focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-H30 Vlogging factors
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fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (299g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-H30
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSCasio Exilim EX-H30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Casio Exilim EX-H30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-07-31 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 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 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 gr (0.66 pounds) 201 gr (0.44 pounds)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $400 $709