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Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX30 IS

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX30 IS Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(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
Canon SX30 IS
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Canon SX30 IS

 SX1 IS SX30 IS 
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Canon SX1 IS

 SX30 IS SX1 IS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010March 2009Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Canon SX30 IS

 SX1 IS SX30 IS 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX30 IS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX30 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX30 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX30 IS as a Portrait photography camera
46
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
42
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography information
Canon SX30 IS Street photography information
56
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (615g)
49
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (601 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX30 IS as a Sports photography camera
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX30 IS as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (615g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (601g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography features
Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography features
44
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX1 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX30 IS
57
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no mic port
heavier than average (615 grams)
50
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others (601g)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX30 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Canon SX30 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISCanon PowerShot SX30 IS
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