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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
90 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
37

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX230 HS
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX210 IS versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was manufactured 5 months later than the HZ30W so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX210 IS matches up against the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung HZ30W

          

          

            
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon SX210 IS

          

          

            
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung HZ30W

          

          

            
 SX210 IS HZ30W 
RevealedJune 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither includes Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS features external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and 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).
See the Canon SX210 IS versus Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX210 IS and the HZ30W.
Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and HZ30W is 90 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and HZ30W.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX210 IS to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

            Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography details
37
 manual focus
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
29
 manual focus
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Street photography info
Samsung HZ30W Street photography info
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (220 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (245g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Sports photography info
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography info
43
 excellent zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
42
 great zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Travel photography info
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography info
68
 lighter than competition (220g)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very long reach (392mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
 lighter than average in class (245g)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great zoom (360mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 low megapixels (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
48
 manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Timelapse recording
43
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (220 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external microphone support
30
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (245 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no microphone socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Samsung HZ30W
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Samsung HZ30W
Also referred to as - WB600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 220 grams (0.49 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NB-5L SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $226 $280