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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL30

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Refreshed by Canon SX20 IS
Samsung SL30
(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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is ES15
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was manufactured at a similar time to the SL30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX10 IS scores vs the SL30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung SL30

 SX10 IS SL30 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon SX10 IS

 SL30 SX10 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung SL30

 SX10 IS SL30 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider 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") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX10 IS and the SL30.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and SL30 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and SL30.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos however you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
offers face detection focus
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX10 IS
Street photography with Samsung SL30
49
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (600g)
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography information
Samsung SL30 Sports photography information
33
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography info
34
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
52
quite wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (600g)
25
provides face detection focus
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Samsung SL30
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSamsung SL30
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Samsung SL30
Alternate name - ES15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-15 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.60 m
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 600g (1.32 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $275 $93