Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung SL30
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35 Features
33 Overall
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33 Features
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Revealed August 2010
- Later Model is Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Also Known as ES15

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung SL30 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung SL30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX130 IS was brought out 19 months later than the SL30 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX130 IS matches up versus the SL30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Samsung SL30
SX130 IS | SL30 | |||
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Revealed | August 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 19 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon SX130 IS
SL30 | SX130 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung SL30
SX130 IS | SL30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS comes with outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX130 IS against the SL30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and SL30 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and SL30.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX130 IS to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger SX130 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Samsung SL30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Samsung SL30 |
Also called as | - | ES15 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-08-19 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 308g (0.68 lb) | 140g (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 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 | ||
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $250 | $93 |