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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SL30

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX160 IS
Samsung SL30
(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
  • Alternative Name is ES15
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SL30 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SL30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was introduced 3 years later than the SL30 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX150 IS grades against the SL30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung SL30

 SX150 IS SL30 
RevealedMay 2012February 2009Fresher by 40 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon SX150 IS

 SL30 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung SL30

 SX150 IS SL30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS has got external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX150 IS against the SL30.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and SL30 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and SL30.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SX150 IS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography highlights
42
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with Samsung SL30
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (130 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung SL30 Travel photography advice
64
lighter than competition (306 grams)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery life (130 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography factors
46
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (130 shots)
missing Timelapse function
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (306 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
25
features face detect focus
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Samsung SL30
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSamsung SL30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Samsung SL30
Also called - ES15
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-14 2009-02-17
Body design 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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options 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
White balance 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 306g (0.67 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
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 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 life 130 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
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