Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST30
65 Imaging
32 Features
39 Overall
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98 Imaging
32 Features
18 Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Announced January 2009
- Later Model is Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2011
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In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung ST30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is pretty close but the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") feature different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SX10 IS was unveiled 24 months prior to the ST30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX10 IS matches up vs the ST30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Samsung ST30. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung ST30
| SX10 IS | ST30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Canon SX10 IS
| ST30 | SX10 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung ST30
| SX10 IS | ST30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS provides exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX10 IS vs the ST30.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and ST30 is 65 and 98 respectively.
Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and ST30.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The SX10 IS includes the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more aged SX10 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Samsung ST30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Samsung ST30 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2011-01-19 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | () |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
| Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 640 x 480 |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video format | H.264 | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 600g (1.32 pounds) | 87g (0.19 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC card | - |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $275 | $55 |