Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL30
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung SL30
SX210 IS | SL30 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon SX210 IS
SL30 | SX210 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung SL30
SX210 IS | SL30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Check the Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Samsung SL30 | |
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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 |