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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(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
Samsung HZ30W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung HZ30W

 SX400 IS HZ30W 
IntroducedJuly 2014January 2010Newer by 56 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon SX400 IS

 HZ30W SX400 IS 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung HZ30W

 SX400 IS HZ30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography advice
35
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography details
Samsung HZ30W Street photography details
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
42
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography factors
60
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery (190 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
63
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography highlights
40
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (190 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Samsung HZ30W
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSamsung HZ30W
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