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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
86 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX170 IS
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is WB600
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was announced 3 years after the HZ30W which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX160 IS scores versus the HZ30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Samsung HZ30W

		

		

			
 SX160 IS HZ30W 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2010More modern by 42 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon SX160 IS

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung HZ30W

		

		

			
 SX160 IS HZ30W 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither includes Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS features physical dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung HZ30W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX160 IS vs the HZ30W.
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and HZ30W is 86 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and HZ30W.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger SX160 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX160 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
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 you can focus manually
 flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focus
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
29
 you can focus manually
 can't use external flash
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX160 IS as a Street photography camera
 Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
59
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (291g)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (245 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX160 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
51
 great zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (380 shots)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
42
 long zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Travel photography information
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography information
69
 good battery pack (380 shots)
 lighter than others in class (291 grams)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (448mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
 lighter than competition (245 grams)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (360mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX160 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
51
 you can focus manually
 really wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 good battery pack (380 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Timelapse recording
43
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX160 IS
Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
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 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 lighter than others in class (291 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone jack
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (245g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Samsung HZ30W
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Samsung HZ30W
Otherwise known as - WB600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-06-21 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 291g (0.64 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $199 $280