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Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST30

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
67
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Older Model is Canon SX50 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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX60 HS versus Samsung ST30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The SX60 HS was introduced 3 years after the ST30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX60 HS scores versus the ST30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Samsung ST30

 SX60 HS ST30 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2011More modern by 45 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Canon SX60 HS

 ST30 SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Samsung ST30

 SX60 HS ST30 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS has got exterior dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX60 HS versus Samsung ST30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX60 HS vs the ST30.

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and ST30 is 61 and 98 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and ST30.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX60 HS having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SX60 HS will render greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher SX60 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Portrait photography camera
56
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX60 HS
Street photography with Samsung ST30
56
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (650 grams)
54
lighter than competition (87g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Sports photography information
Samsung ST30 Sports photography information
53
excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography features
Samsung ST30 Travel photography features
57
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (21mm)
long zoom (1365mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (650 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
lighter than competition (87g)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography advice
52
focusing manually
quite wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
30
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX60 HS
Vlogging with Samsung ST30
62
quite wide (21mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
slow max aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition (650g)
29
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (87 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Samsung ST30
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSSamsung ST30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Samsung ST30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2014-09-16 2011-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 922k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.4 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650g (1.43 lbs) 87g (0.19 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Launch price $549 $55