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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX20 IS
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB600
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX10 IS versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was introduced 12 months before the HZ30W so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX10 IS matches up against the HZ30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung HZ30W

 SX10 IS HZ30W 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon SX10 IS

 HZ30W SX10 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung HZ30W

 SX10 IS HZ30W 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS has outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX10 IS versus Samsung HZ30W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the HZ30W.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and HZ30W is 65 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and HZ30W.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ30W to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX10 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
39
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
features face detection focusing
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography features
Samsung HZ30W Street photography features
49
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (600 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography highlights
33
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography advice
52
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (600 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than others (245g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography information
34
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging highlights
52
really wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than others in class (600 grams)
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Samsung HZ30W
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as - WB600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2010-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 gr (1.32 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $275 $280