Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung SL30
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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2015
- Previous Model is Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
- Other Name is ES15

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung SL30 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX530 HS versus Samsung SL30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX530 HS was introduced 5 years after the SL30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX530 HS matches up vs the SL30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Samsung SL30. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Samsung SL30
SX530 HS | SL30 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 72 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon SX530 HS
SL30 | SX530 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Samsung SL30
SX530 HS | SL30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX530 HS has got external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX530 HS versus Samsung SL30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX530 HS compared to the SL30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and SL30 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and SL30.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX530 HS to result in more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher SX530 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Samsung SL30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Samsung SL30 |
Other name | - | ES15 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2009-02-17 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
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 | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.6 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 442g (0.97 lb) | 140g (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $379 | $93 |