Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung ST65
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced September 2010
- Replaced the Canon SX20 IS
- Successor is Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Announced January 2011
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Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung ST65, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SX30 IS was announced 4 months prior to the ST65 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX30 IS grades against the ST65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Samsung ST65
| SX30 IS | ST65 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Canon SX30 IS
| ST65 | SX30 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung ST65
| SX30 IS | ST65 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2010 |  | January 2011 | Same age |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS comes with outer 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 Samsung ST65 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX30 IS against the ST65.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and ST65 is 64 and 99 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and ST65.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung ST65 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Samsung ST65 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Samsung ST65 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2010-09-14 | 2011-01-19 |
| Body design | 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 | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | () |
| Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.80 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure 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 input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 601 gr (1.32 pounds) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| 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) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | - |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $400 | $130 |