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Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX600 HS

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX40 HS
Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Renewed by Canon SX610 HS
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Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX600 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Canon. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the SX600 HS (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was introduced 4 years prior to the SX600 HS which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX30 IS grades versus the SX600 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Canon SX600 HS

 SX30 IS SX600 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Canon SX30 IS

 SX600 HS SX30 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014September 2010More modern by 40 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Canon SX600 HS

 SX30 IS SX600 HS 
Manually focus More exact focus
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS provides external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Canon SX600 HS has sizing of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX600 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX30 IS against the SX600 HS.

Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX600 HS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and SX600 HS is 64 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX600 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and SX600 HS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX600 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography info
Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography info
42
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
49
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (601g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography factors
Canon SX600 HS Sports photography factors
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excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX30 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
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resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (601g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
70
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX600 HS as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
48
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging info
Canon SX600 HS Vlogging info
50
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors (601g)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Canon SX600 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISCanon PowerShot SX600 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-14 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - PureColor II G (TFT)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T))
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
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, 15 fps) 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1280
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 601 grams (1.32 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 290 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $400 $249