Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST30

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX400 IS versus Samsung ST30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX400 IS was unveiled 3 years after the ST30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX400 IS grades vs the ST30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Samsung ST30. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX400 IS vs the ST30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and ST30 is 81 and 98 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and ST30.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX400 IS with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon SX400 IS will resolve greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger SX400 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.