Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ30W
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung HZ30W
SX10 IS | HZ30W | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon SX10 IS
HZ30W | SX10 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung HZ30W
SX10 IS | HZ30W | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Samsung HZ30W | |
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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 |