Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung ST6500
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung ST6500 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
- Previous Model is Canon SX20 IS
- Successor is Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
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On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung ST6500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SX30 IS was manufactured 4 months prior to the ST6500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX30 IS grades vs the ST6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Samsung ST6500
| SX30 IS | ST6500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Canon SX30 IS
| ST6500 | SX30 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung ST6500
| SX30 IS | ST6500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2010 |  | January 2011 | Same generation |
Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has sizing of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX30 IS versus the ST6500.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and ST6500 is 64 and 99 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and ST6500.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung ST6500 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Samsung ST6500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Samsung ST6500 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2010-09-14 | 2011-01-19 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | - |
| Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.80 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 601 grams (1.32 lb) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" 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 shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | - |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $400 | - |