Canon 70D vs Samsung SL30
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Canon 70D vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Also referred to as ES15
Canon 70D vs Samsung SL30 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Canon 70D and Samsung SL30, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and SL30 (10MP) and the 70D (APS-C) and SL30 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 70D was brought out 4 years after the SL30 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 70D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the 70D scores against the SL30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon 70D vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 70D & Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 70D Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Samsung SL30
70D | SL30 | |||
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Released | October 2013 | February 2009 | More modern by 58 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon 70D
SL30 | 70D |
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Common features in the Canon 70D and Samsung SL30
70D | SL30 |
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Canon 70D vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 70D enjoys outside dimensions of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Canon 70D and Samsung SL30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 70D versus the SL30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 70D and SL30 is 59 and 95 respectively.
Canon 70D vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 70D and SL30.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 70D featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 70D will give extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger 70D provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon 70D vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Canon EOS 70D | Samsung SL30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon EOS 70D | Samsung SL30 |
Otherwise known as | - | ES15 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-10-31 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 22.5 x 15mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 19 | - |
Cross type focus points | 19 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 326 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Clear View II TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 755g (1.66 lb) | 140g (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 68 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 926 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 920 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $758 | $93 |