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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(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
Samsung HZ30W
(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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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Samsung HZ30W

 SX510 HS HZ30W 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2010More recent by 44 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon SX510 HS

 HZ30W SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung HZ30W

 SX510 HS HZ30W 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX510 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
34
has manual focus
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography information
Samsung HZ30W Street photography information
50
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX510 HS
Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
36
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography details
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography details
54
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (250 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
63
lighter than competitors (245g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography highlights
40
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging information
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging information
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Samsung HZ30W
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSSamsung HZ30W
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