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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung PL170

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX40 HS
Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung PL170 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung PL170, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was announced 3 months earlier than the PL170 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX30 IS grades vs the PL170 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Samsung PL170

 SX30 IS PL170 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Canon SX30 IS

 PL170 SX30 IS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung PL170

 SX30 IS PL170 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2011Similar generation
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung PL170 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung PL170 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX30 IS and the PL170.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and PL170 is 64 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and PL170.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung PL170 to offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX30 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung PL170
42
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography advice
Samsung PL170 Street photography advice
49
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (601g)
50
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX30 IS
Sports photography with Samsung PL170
43
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
decent MP (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Travel photography camera
58
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (601 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
71
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX30 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung PL170
41
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
39
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX30 IS
Vlogging with Samsung PL170
50
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (601 grams)
27
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Samsung PL170
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISSamsung PL170
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Samsung PL170
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-09-14 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 601 grams (1.32 pounds) -
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus -
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $400 $175