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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung SL30

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(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
Samsung SL30
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Samsung SL30

 SX510 HS SL30 
RevealedAugust 2013February 2009Newer by 55 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon SX510 HS

 SL30 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung SL30

 SX510 HS SL30 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography factors
34
manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
24
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography info
Samsung SL30 Street photography info
50
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography details
Samsung SL30 Sports photography details
36
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX510 HS
Travel photography with Samsung SL30
54
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery (250 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (250 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging factors
Samsung SL30 Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
25
provides face detect focus
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Samsung SL30
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSSamsung SL30
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