Canon S90 vs Samsung SL30
92 Imaging
34 Features
42 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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Canon S90 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
- Revealed April 2010
- Successor is Canon S95
(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
- Introduced February 2009
- Also Known as ES15
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Lets look more in depth at the Canon S90 and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is relatively close but the S90 (1/1.7") and SL30 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe S90 was released 14 months later than the SL30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S90 grades versus the SL30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S90 and Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are available at Canon S90 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Samsung SL30
| S90 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2010 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 14 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon S90
| SL30 | S90 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon S90 and Samsung SL30
| S90 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon S90 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon S90 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon S90 and Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S90 versus the SL30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and SL30 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Canon S90 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S90 and SL30.
Clearly, each of these cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The S90 has the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier. The younger S90 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Canon S90 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot S90 | Samsung SL30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot S90 | Samsung SL30 |
| Also Known as | - | ES15 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-04-08 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.50 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video format | H.264 | 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 | 195g (0.43 lb) | 140g (0.31 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 46 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.2 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 185 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
| 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 |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $599 | $93 |
