Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung SL30
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Succeeded the Canon SX10 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Alternative Name is ES15
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Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX20 IS versus Samsung SL30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX20 IS was brought out 17 months later than the SL30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX20 IS matches up versus the SL30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung SL30
| SX20 IS | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2010 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon SX20 IS
| SL30 | SX20 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung SL30
| SX20 IS | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 2.5" |  | 2.5" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX20 IS provides physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX20 IS and the SL30.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and SL30 is 65 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and SL30.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX20 IS to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher SX20 IS will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Samsung SL30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Samsung SL30 |
| Other name | - | ES15 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 0cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 2.5" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.80 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 600 grams (1.32 lb) | 140 grams (0.31 lb) |
| Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 ID | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $500 | $93 |
