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Canon G11 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
83
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Canon G11 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Revealed December 2009
  • Replacement is Canon G12
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is ES15
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Canon G11 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon G11 and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is pretty similar but the G11 (1/1.7") and SL30 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The G11 was brought out 11 months later than the SL30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the G11 matches up against the SL30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Samsung SL30

 G11 SL30 
RevealedDecember 2009February 2009More recent by 11 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon G11

 SL30 G11 

Common features in the Canon G11 and Samsung SL30

 G11 SL30 
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon G11 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G11 offers exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G11 versus the SL30.

Canon G11 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and SL30 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and SL30.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor measurements. The G11 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The younger G11 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon G11 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography highlights
46
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
24
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography features
Samsung SL30 Street photography features
64
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (375 grams)
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography information
Samsung SL30 Sports photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G11
Travel photography with Samsung SL30
56
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (375g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G11
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
46
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL30 Vlogging highlights
59
rather wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others (375g)
25
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon G11 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Samsung SL30
 Canon PowerShot G11Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot G11 Samsung SL30
Also called as - ES15
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-12-16 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 169 not tested
Other
Battery model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $600 $93