Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung SL30
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36 Features
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Revealed August 2013
- Old Model is Canon SX500 IS
- Successor is Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Also referred to as ES15

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung SL30 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon SX510 HS versus Samsung SL30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX510 HS was released 4 years after the SL30 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX510 HS scores versus the SL30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Samsung SL30
SX510 HS | SL30 | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 55 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon SX510 HS
SL30 | SX510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung SL30
SX510 HS | SL30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX510 HS versus Samsung SL30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX510 HS against the SL30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and SL30 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and SL30.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX510 HS to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent SX510 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Samsung SL30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Samsung SL30 |
Also referred to as | - | ES15 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-08-22 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 349 gr (0.77 pounds) | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $249 | $93 |