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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL30

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX230 HS
Samsung SL30
(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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as ES15
Photography Glossary

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was brought out 17 months later than the SL30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX210 IS matches up vs the SL30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung SL30

 SX210 IS SL30 
RevealedJune 2010February 2009Fresher by 17 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon SX210 IS

 SL30 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung SL30

 SX210 IS SL30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX210 IS against the SL30.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and SL30 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and SL30.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX210 IS to result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX210 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography details
38
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography information
Samsung SL30 Sports photography information
43
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography information
Samsung SL30 Travel photography information
68
lighter than others in class (220g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography information
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging info
Samsung SL30 Vlogging info
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
25
features face detect focus
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Samsung SL30
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSamsung SL30
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Samsung SL30
Also referred to as - ES15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220g (0.49 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Physical 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 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $226 $93