Canon SX30 IS vs Sony W320
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony W320 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
- Announced September 2010
- Succeeded the Canon SX20 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX40 HS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sony W320 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Sony W320
SX30 IS | W320 | |||
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Revealed | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 9 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Canon SX30 IS
W320 | SX30 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Sony W320
SX30 IS | W320 | |||
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Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX30 IS vs Sony W320 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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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 |