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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL30

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX270 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
  • Additionally referred to as ES15
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX280 HS versus Samsung SL30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was launched 4 years after the SL30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX280 HS grades against the SL30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Samsung SL30

 SX280 HS SL30 
RevealedMarch 2013February 2009More modern by 50 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon SX280 HS

 SL30 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung SL30

 SX280 HS SL30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX280 HS versus Samsung SL30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX280 HS versus the SL30.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and SL30 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and SL30.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX280 HS to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SX280 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
34
focusing manually
comes with face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography factors
Samsung SL30 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (233g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography info
Samsung SL30 Sports photography info
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX280 HS
Travel photography with Samsung SL30
61
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (210 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX280 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
41
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging features
Samsung SL30 Vlogging features
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
25
has face detection focus
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Samsung SL30
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSSamsung SL30
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Samsung SL30
Otherwise known as - ES15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-03-21 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync 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 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233g (0.51 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 life 210 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $325 $93