Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX30 IS
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Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX30 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Revealed March 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
- Announced September 2010
- Previous Model is Canon SX20 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX40 HS
Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX30 IS Overview
The following is a in depth review of the Canon SX1 IS versus Canon SX30 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Canon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and SX30 IS (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX1 IS was manufactured 17 months before the SX30 IS making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX1 IS scores versus the SX30 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX30 IS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Canon PowerShot SX30 IS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Canon SX30 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Canon SX30 IS
SX1 IS | SX30 IS | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Canon SX1 IS
SX30 IS | SX1 IS | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | March 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Canon SX30 IS
SX1 IS | SX30 IS | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX30 IS Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS provides exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Canon SX30 IS has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX1 IS versus Canon SX30 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX1 IS against the SX30 IS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and SX30 IS is 64 and 64 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX30 IS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and SX30 IS.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX30 IS to give greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX30 IS Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX30 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-03-27 | 2010-09-14 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-840mm (35.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.7-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 2.8 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 6.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 615 grams (1.36 pounds) | 601 grams (1.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") |
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 ID | - | NB-7L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $600 | $400 |