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Canon 100D vs Canon SX30 IS

Portability
73
Imaging
60
Features
69
Overall
63
Canon EOS 100D front
 
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon 100D vs Canon SX30 IS Key Specs

Canon 100D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Alternative Name is EOS Rebel SL1
  • Replacement is Canon SL2
Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX20 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX40 HS
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Canon 100D vs Canon SX30 IS Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon 100D versus Canon SX30 IS, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and SX30 IS (14MP) and the 100D (APS-C) and SX30 IS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The 100D was launched 2 years after the SX30 IS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 100D scores vs the SX30 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Canon SX30 IS

 100D SX30 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2013September 2010Newer by 35 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Canon 100D

 SX30 IS 100D 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon 100D and Canon SX30 IS

 100D SX30 IS 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Canon 100D vs Canon SX30 IS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 100D enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Canon SX30 IS has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 100D compared to the SX30 IS.

Canon 100D vs Canon SX30 IS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 100D and SX30 IS is 73 and 64 respectively.

Canon 100D vs Canon SX30 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon 100D vs Canon SX30 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 100D and SX30 IS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 100D because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 100D will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer 100D will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 100D vs Canon SX30 IS sensor size comparison

Canon 100D vs Canon SX30 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 100D vs Canon SX30 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 100D Portrait photography details
Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography details
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
42
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 100D Street photography highlights
Canon SX30 IS Street photography highlights
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (407g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
49
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (601g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 100D as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX30 IS as a Sports photography camera
58
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery power (380 CIPA)
43
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 100D
Travel photography with Canon SX30 IS
64
lighter than competition in class (407 grams)
has focus via touch
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery power (380 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
58
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (601 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 100D as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX30 IS as a Landscape photography camera
64
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery power (380 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 100D Vlogging details
Canon SX30 IS Vlogging details
34
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
lighter than competition in class (407 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
50
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (601g)
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Canon 100D vs Canon SX30 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 100D and Canon SX30 IS
 Canon EOS 100DCanon PowerShot SX30 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 100D Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
Also referred to as EOS Rebel SL1 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-07-26 2010-09-14
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-5.8
Macro focus range - 0cm
Number of lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.40 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407 gr (0.90 pounds) 601 gr (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 843 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E12 NB-7L
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $499 $400