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Canon N vs Samsung SL30

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon N vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Canon N
(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
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
  • Other Name is ES15
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Samsung SL30

 N SL30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon N

 SL30 N 

Common features in the Canon N and Samsung SL30

 N SL30 
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).

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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.

Canon N vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N and SL30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon N vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon N vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography advice
Samsung SL30 Street photography advice
65
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N
Sports photography with Samsung SL30
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography info
Samsung SL30 Travel photography info
61
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography factors
36
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging info
Samsung SL30 Vlogging info
72
really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of mic jack
25
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Canon N vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Samsung SL30
 Canon PowerShot NSamsung SL30
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