Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung PL170
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs
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- 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- Superseded the Canon SX20 IS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
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- 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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung PL170 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Samsung PL170. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Samsung PL170
SX30 IS | PL170 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Canon SX30 IS
PL170 | SX30 IS | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung PL170
SX30 IS | PL170 | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | January 2011 | Similar generation | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung PL170 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Samsung PL170 | |
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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 |