Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL30
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL30 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
- Released March 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Other Name is ES15
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Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung SL30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SX1 IS was manufactured 2 months after the SL30 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX1 IS grades vs the SL30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung SL30
| SX1 IS | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.8" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon SX1 IS
| SL30 | SX1 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung SL30
| SX1 IS | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | March 2009 |  | February 2009 | Same generation |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS offers physical 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 SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX1 IS versus the SL30.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and SL30 is 64 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and SL30.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always take the release date of the cameras into account.
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung SL30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung SL30 |
| Otherwise known as | - | ES15 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-03-27 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | 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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| 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 | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | 0cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.8" | 2.5" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/500s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | 615 gr (1.36 lbs) | 140 gr (0.31 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $600 | $93 |