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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST30

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Released September 2018
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX70 HS and Samsung ST30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") have different sensor sizes.

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The SX70 HS was launched 7 years after the ST30 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX70 HS matches up vs the ST30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Samsung ST30

 SX70 HS ST30 
LaunchedSeptember 2018January 2011More modern by 94 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Canon SX70 HS

 ST30 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Samsung ST30

 SX70 HS ST30 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS has got physical dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX70 HS and Samsung ST30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX70 HS and the ST30.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and ST30 is 63 and 98 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and ST30.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX70 HS due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon SX70 HS will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography advice
54
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography details
Samsung ST30 Street photography details
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (608 grams)
54
lighter than competitors in class (87g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography information
Samsung ST30 Sports photography information
56
long zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung ST30 Travel photography advice
64
connects via bluetooth
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (21mm)
long reach (1365mm)
heavier than competitors (608g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
lighter than competitors in class (87 grams)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography details
58
has manual focus
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
30
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST30 as a Vlogging camera
64
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competitors (608g)
29
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (87g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Samsung ST30
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSSamsung ST30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Samsung ST30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2018-09-20 2011-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 640 x 480
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608 gr (1.34 pounds) 87 gr (0.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 325 shots -
Form of battery Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) -
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $550 $55