Canon SX30 IS vs Sigma SD1
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sigma SD1 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
- Revealed September 2010
- Previous Model is Canon SX20 IS
- Refreshed by Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Released September 2010
- Replacement is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX30 IS and Sigma SD1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Sigma. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is very comparable but the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.
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Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX30 IS scores versus the SD1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Sigma SD1
| SX30 IS | SD1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Canon SX30 IS
| SD1 | SX30 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Sigma SD1
| SX30 IS | SD1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2010 |  | September 2010 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Canon SX30 IS vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX30 IS and Sigma SD1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX30 IS vs the SD1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and SD1 is 64 and 77 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and SD1.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX30 IS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sigma SD1 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Sigma SD1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Sigma |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Sigma SD1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2010-09-14 | 2010-09-21 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 4 | Dual True II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4800 x 3200 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | 2 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
| Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | - |
| Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 76 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set 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 | ||
| 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) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 601 gr (1.32 pounds) | - |
| Dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
| 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) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $400 | $2,339 |