Canon PowerShot SX30 IS vs Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and the Casio Exilim EX-FC100, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS was introduced in September 2010 and Casio Exilim EX-FC100 was introduced in January 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 0.6 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Highlights

      • 9 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
      4. Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-FC100
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Casio Exilim EX-FC100.

      PROS

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)

      CONS

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/3200 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.6 fps
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 9 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Weight - 601 g (1.32 lb / 21.20 oz)
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      Canon SX30 IS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SX30 IS over Casio Exilim EX-FC100.

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS vs Casio Exilim EX-FC100
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.1 Megapixel vs 9 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
      Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 vs 3456 x 2592
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.7 vs f/3.6
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.8 vs f/8.5
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Fixed
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 15 sec vs 1 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/3200 sec vs 1/1000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      HDMI Output vs

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      Canon SX10 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.0 MP

      Canon SX50 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon SX20 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon SX40 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon SX60 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Canon SX70 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Sony DSLR-A900
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      Casio EX-FC100
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-FC100 over Canon PowerShot SX30 IS.

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS vs Casio Exilim EX-FC100
      Lighter 601 g (1.32 lb / 21.20 oz) vs 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)

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      Nikon B500
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon D3200
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D200
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Olympus E-410
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Nikon D4
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      Full Frame

      16.2 MP

      Sony a6700
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      APS-C

      26.0 MP

      Sony a7CR
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      Full Frame

      60.2 MP

      Kodak Z981
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      1/2.33-inch

      14 MP

      Sigma sd Quattro H
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      APS-H

      44.8 MP

      Canon SX20 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony DSLR-A350
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M1X
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Casio Exilim EX-FC100
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Casio Exilim EX-FC100
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14.1 Megapixel9 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/3200 sec1/1000 sec
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Casio Exilim EX-FC100 have 2.70" screens with 230k dot resolution. Canon PowerShot SX30 IS has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Casio Exilim EX-FC100 has a Fixed screen

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      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS with Fully Articulated screen


      Electronic Viewfinder on Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Casio Exilim EX-FC100.

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600. Casio Exilim EX-FC100 features a 9 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS is equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3744 x 2104, 3072 x 2304, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Casio Exilim EX-FC100 can take pictures up to 3456 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 2816 x 2112, 2304 x 1728, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS comes with NB-7L battery pack and Casio Exilim EX-FC100 comes with NP-40 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card slot. Casio Exilim EX-FC100 has a single SDHC Memory Card/SD Memory Card/Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/3200 sec on Canon PowerShot SX30 IS, and up to 1/1000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-FC100. Canon PowerShot SX30 IS can shoot continuously up to 0.6 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.80 m on Canon PowerShot SX30 IS. Canon PowerShot SX30 IS also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount..

      Physical Parameters

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS body has dimensions of 123 x 92 x 108 mm (4.84 x 3.62 x 4.25") and Casio Exilim EX-FC100 body has dimensions of 100 x 59 x 23 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 0.91"). Canon PowerShot SX30 IS weighs 601 g (1.32 lb / 21.20 oz) and Casio Exilim EX-FC100 weighs 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz).

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

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      92 mm

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      100 mm

      59 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Casio Exilim EX-FC100 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.6 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.6 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 601 g (1.32 lb / 21.20 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      GOOD
      81
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 601 g (1.32 lb / 21.20 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and give them scores of 57 and 53 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 9 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/3200 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.6 fps
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      GOOD
      78
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      52
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      POOR
      47
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 601 g (1.32 lb / 21.20 oz)
      POOR
      54
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)


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