Canon 100D vs Canon SX30 IS
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Canon 100D vs Canon SX30 IS Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%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.
Canon 100D vs Canon SX30 IS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 100D & Canon PowerShot SX30 IS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 100D Gallery & Canon SX30 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Canon SX30 IS
100D | SX30 IS | |||
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Released | July 2013 | September 2010 | Newer by 35 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Canon 100D
SX30 IS | 100D | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon 100D and Canon SX30 IS
100D | SX30 IS | |||
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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).
Check the Canon 100D versus Canon SX30 IS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 100D and SX30 IS is 73 and 64 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 100D vs Canon SX30 IS Specifications
Canon EOS 100D | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | |
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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 |