Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ30W
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- 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)
- 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
- Announced January 2010
- Also Known as WB600
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Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX1 IS was introduced 9 months before the HZ30W and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX1 IS scores vs the HZ30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung HZ30W
| SX1 IS | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon SX1 IS
| HZ30W | SX1 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | March 2009 | Fresher by 9 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung HZ30W
| SX1 IS | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS offers outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX1 IS and the HZ30W.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and HZ30W is 64 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and HZ30W.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung HZ30W to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung HZ30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung HZ30W |
| Otherwise known as | - | WB600 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-03-27 | 2010-01-19 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.8" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 615 grams (1.36 lb) | 245 grams (0.54 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $600 | $280 |