Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ30W
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![Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX510-HS/Canon-SX510-HS-front.jpg)
![Samsung HZ30W front Samsung HZ30W front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-HZ30W/Samsung-HZ30W-front.jpg)
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35 Features
40 Overall
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Launched August 2013
- Succeeded the Canon SX500 IS
- Successor is Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
- Also Known as WB600
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX510 HS versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SX510 HS was introduced 3 years later than the HZ30W and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX510 HS grades vs the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Samsung HZ30W
SX510 HS | HZ30W | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 44 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon SX510 HS
HZ30W | SX510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung HZ30W
SX510 HS | HZ30W | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX510 HS versus Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX510 HS vs the HZ30W.
![Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX510-HS-vs-Samsung-HZ30W-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and HZ30W is 80 and 91 respectively.
![Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX510-HS-vs-Samsung-HZ30W-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and HZ30W.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX510 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX510-HS-vs-Samsung-HZ30W-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX510-HS-vs-Samsung-HZ30W-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Samsung HZ30W |
Also called | - | WB600 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-08-22 | 2010-01-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 349 grams (0.77 lb) | 245 grams (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $249 | $280 |