Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung SL30
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced September 2010
- Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
- Successor is Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Alternative Name is ES15
Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung SL30 Overview
Lets look closer at the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung SL30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX30 IS was revealed 20 months later than the SL30 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX30 IS matches up against the SL30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Samsung SL30. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Samsung SL30
SX30 IS | SL30 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | February 2009 | More recent by 20 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon SX30 IS
SL30 | SX30 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung SL30
SX30 IS | SL30 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX30 IS and the SL30.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and SL30 is 64 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and SL30.
As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX30 IS to show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher SX30 IS should have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Samsung SL30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Samsung SL30 |
Also Known as | - | ES15 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-09-14 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
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 | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
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, 15 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 601g (1.32 pounds) | 140g (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 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 model | NB-7L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $400 | $93 |