Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX30 IS

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX30 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by Canon. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the SX30 IS (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was manufactured 3 months prior to the SX30 IS and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX210 IS matches up versus the SX30 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Canon PowerShot SX30 IS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Canon SX30 IS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Canon SX30 IS has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the SX30 IS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and SX30 IS is 90 and 64 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and SX30 IS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos however you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.