Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ30W
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Launched July 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB600

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX400 IS was released 4 years after the HZ30W which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX400 IS scores vs the HZ30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung HZ30W
SX400 IS | HZ30W | |||
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Introduced | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 56 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon SX400 IS
HZ30W | SX400 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung HZ30W
SX400 IS | HZ30W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ30W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX400 IS and the HZ30W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and HZ30W is 81 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and HZ30W.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX400 IS to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger SX400 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Samsung HZ30W |
Otherwise known as | - | WB600 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-07-29 | 2010-01-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 313g (0.69 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 190 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $229 | $280 |