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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony W320

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony W320 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
  • Announced September 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX40 HS
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony W320 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX30 IS vs Sony W320, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX30 IS was announced 9 months after the W320 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX30 IS scores versus the W320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Sony W320

 SX30 IS W320 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2010Newer by 9 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Canon SX30 IS

 W320 SX30 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Sony W320

 SX30 IS W320 
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS has got physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX30 IS vs Sony W320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX30 IS vs the W320.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony W320 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and W320 is 64 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and W320.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SX30 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography information
Sony W320 Portrait photography information
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography info
Sony W320 Street photography info
49
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (601g)
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography info
Sony W320 Sports photography info
43
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography info
Sony W320 Travel photography info
58
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (601 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
66
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
rather wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging information
Sony W320 Vlogging information
50
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (601 grams)
26
rather wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Sony W320
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-09-14 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 0cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 601 grams (1.32 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-7L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $400 $269