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Canon S95 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
93 Imaging
34 Features
42 Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
25

Canon S95 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Released November 2010
  • Old Model is Canon S90
  • Renewed by Canon S100
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
  • Released February 2009
  • Also Known as ES15
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Canon S95 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon S95 and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the S95 (1/1.7") and SL30 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The S95 was released 22 months later than the SL30 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S95 matches up against the SL30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Samsung SL30

		

		

			
 S95 SL30 
ReleasedNovember 2010February 2009Fresher by 22 months
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon S95

		

		

			
 SL30 S95 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon S95 and Samsung SL30

		

		

			
 S95 SL30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon S95 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon S95 comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Canon S95 and Samsung SL30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S95 and the SL30.
Canon S95 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and SL30 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon S95 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon S95 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and SL30.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizing. The S95 features the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The newer S95 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon S95 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon S95 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon S95 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon S95 as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
40
 focusing manually
 great flash sync speed (1/500s)
 saves RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
25
 provides face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Canon S95 Street photography advice
Samsung SL30 Street photography advice
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
47
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon S95 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
 has no phase detect auto focus
16
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon S95 Travel photography information
Samsung SL30 Travel photography information
64
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 low megapixels (10MP)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
51
 has built in flash
 lack of Timelapse function
 MP count low (10MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not good (38mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon S95
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
52
 focusing manually
 rather wide (28mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
 does not have Time Lapse function
22
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (38mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.5 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 does not have image stabilization
 MP count low (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon S95 Vlogging details
Samsung SL30 Vlogging details
32
 rather wide (28mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic socket
25
 provides face detection focus
 wide angle not good (38mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
 lack of external microphone port
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Canon S95 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Samsung SL30
 Canon PowerShot S95Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot S95 Samsung SL30
Also Known as - ES15
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-11-23 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 surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6.50 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 195 gr (0.43 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 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 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots - 1
Retail pricing $495 $93