Canon N vs Samsung SL30
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Canon N vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Announced January 2013
(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
- Other Name is ES15
Canon N vs Samsung SL30 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon N and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe N was launched 3 years after the SL30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the N matches up against the SL30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon N vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N and Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are available at Canon N Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Samsung SL30
N | SL30 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | February 2009 | More modern by 48 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 2.8" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon N
SL30 | N |
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Common features in the Canon N and Samsung SL30
N | SL30 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus |
Canon N vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon N comes with external dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Canon N and Samsung SL30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the N compared to the SL30.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N and SL30 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon N vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the N and SL30.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon N to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent N is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Canon N vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Samsung SL30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N | Samsung SL30 |
Also called | - | ES15 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.8 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G touch | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.60 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195 grams (0.43 pounds) | 140 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 life | 200 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-9L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $299 | $93 |