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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL30

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX210 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES15
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was revealed 3 months later than the SL30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX200 IS scores against the SL30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung SL30

 SX200 IS SL30 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon SX200 IS

 SL30 SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung SL30

 SX200 IS SL30 
AnnouncedMay 2009February 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS has got outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX200 IS against the SL30.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and SL30 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and SL30.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX200 IS to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography factors
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
25
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography information
Samsung SL30 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (247g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with Samsung SL30
63
lighter than others in class (247 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography factors
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (247g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
25
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Samsung SL30
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSamsung SL30
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Samsung SL30
Also called - ES15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lbs) 140 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $329 $93