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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST30

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST30 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
  • Released August 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX520 HS
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The SX510 HS was announced 2 years later than the ST30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX510 HS matches up against the ST30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Samsung ST30

 SX510 HS ST30 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2011Fresher by 32 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Canon SX510 HS

 ST30 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung ST30

 SX510 HS ST30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS has got 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 ST30 has measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX510 HS against the ST30.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and ST30 is 80 and 98 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and ST30.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX510 HS having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon SX510 HS will produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern SX510 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Portrait photography camera
35
you can focus manually
offers face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography details
Samsung ST30 Street photography details
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
lighter than others in class (87 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography factors
Samsung ST30 Sports photography factors
37
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Travel photography camera
54
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery (250 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
65
lighter than others in class (87 grams)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Landscape photography camera
40
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (250 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
31
good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST30 Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
29
good max aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (87 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Samsung ST30
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSSamsung ST30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Samsung ST30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-08-22 2011-01-19
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 349g (0.77 lb) 87g (0.19 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $249 $55