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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung SL30

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX40 HS
Samsung SL30
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Samsung SL30

 SX30 IS SL30 
ReleasedSeptember 2010February 2009More recent by 20 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon SX30 IS

 SL30 SX30 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung SL30

 SX30 IS SL30 
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and SL30 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography details
42
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography factors
Samsung SL30 Street photography factors
49
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (601 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography features
Samsung SL30 Sports photography features
43
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung SL30 Travel photography factors
58
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (601 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography highlights
41
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging info
Samsung SL30 Vlogging info
50
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors (601 grams)
25
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Samsung SL30
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISSamsung SL30
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