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Canon D10 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Canon D10 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Launched July 2009
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES15
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Canon D10 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon D10 versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D10 was introduced 5 months after the SL30 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the D10 scores versus the SL30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Samsung SL30

 D10 SL30 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon D10

 SL30 D10 

Common features in the Canon D10 and Samsung SL30

 D10 SL30 
AnnouncedJuly 2009February 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon D10 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon D10 offers external measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Canon D10 versus Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the D10 compared to the SL30.

Canon D10 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and SL30 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and SL30.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon D10 to render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Canon D10 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography info
31
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
24
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography details
Samsung SL30 Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography information
Samsung SL30 Sports photography information
31
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography features
Samsung SL30 Travel photography features
53
environment proof
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Landscape photography camera
35
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D10
Vlogging with Samsung SL30
26
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
25
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon D10 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Samsung SL30
 Canon PowerShot D10Samsung SL30
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Samsung SL30
Also referred to as - ES15
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-01 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/5000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $299 $93