Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ30W
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![Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS/Canon-SX70-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
- Revealed September 2018
(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
- Launched January 2010
- Other Name is WB600
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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SX70 HS was announced 8 years after the HZ30W which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX70 HS scores versus the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Samsung HZ30W
SX70 HS | HZ30W | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 106 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon SX70 HS
HZ30W | SX70 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Samsung HZ30W
SX70 HS | HZ30W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS features external measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 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).
Check the Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ30W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX70 HS and the HZ30W.
![Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS-vs-Samsung-HZ30W-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and HZ30W is 63 and 91 respectively.
![Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS-vs-Samsung-HZ30W-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and HZ30W.
All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX70 HS to render greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
![Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS-vs-Samsung-HZ30W-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS-vs-Samsung-HZ30W-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Samsung HZ30W |
Otherwise known as | - | WB600 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2018-09-20 | 2010-01-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 8 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-1365mm (65.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 608g (1.34 lb) | 245g (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 325 shots | - |
Battery type | Built-in | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $550 | $280 |