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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX520 HS
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as WB600
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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX530 HS versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was revealed 5 years after the HZ30W which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX530 HS scores vs the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Samsung HZ30W

 SX530 HS HZ30W 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 61 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon SX530 HS

 HZ30W SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Samsung HZ30W

 SX530 HS HZ30W 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS has got exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX530 HS versus Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX530 HS vs the HZ30W.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and HZ30W is 69 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and HZ30W.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX530 HS to result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX530 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
47
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (1.6 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography info
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography info
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decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (210 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography details
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (210 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging info
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging info
29
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Samsung HZ30W
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as - WB600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2010-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.6 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 gr (0.97 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 210 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $379 $280