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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST30

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • New Model is Canon SX150 IS
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is very comparable but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") use different sensor sizes.

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The SX130 IS was revealed 5 months prior to the ST30 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX130 IS grades against the ST30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Samsung ST30

 SX130 IS ST30 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Canon SX130 IS

 ST30 SX130 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung ST30

 SX130 IS ST30 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS has got external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has proportions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the ST30.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and ST30 is 85 and 98 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and ST30.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX130 IS using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon SX130 IS will provide greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography information
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography details
Samsung ST30 Street photography details
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
lighter than competition (87g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than average (308 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
lighter than competition (87 grams)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography information
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
30
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST30 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
29
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (87 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Samsung ST30
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSamsung ST30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Samsung ST30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-19 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308g (0.68 lbs) 87g (0.19 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus -
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $250 $55