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Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as WB600
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Following is a complete review of the Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung HZ30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was unveiled at a similar time to the HZ30W and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SD1300 IS scores vs the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Samsung HZ30W

 SD1300 IS HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon SD1300 IS

 HZ30W SD1300 IS 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Samsung HZ30W

 SD1300 IS HZ30W 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS offers physical dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SD1300 IS and the HZ30W.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and HZ30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and HZ30W.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography info
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography information
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Samsung HZ30W
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Samsung HZ30W
Alternative name IXUS 105 / IXY 200F WB600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-08 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 140g (0.31 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release - $280