Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST30

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.