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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung SL30

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX710 HS
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES15
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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX700 HS versus Samsung SL30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was unveiled 5 years later than the SL30 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX700 HS scores vs the SL30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Samsung SL30

 SX700 HS SL30 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2009Fresher by 61 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon SX700 HS

 SL30 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Samsung SL30

 SX700 HS SL30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX700 HS versus Samsung SL30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the SL30.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and SL30 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and SL30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX700 HS to give greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX700 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung SL30
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography factors
Samsung SL30 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography info
Samsung SL30 Sports photography info
45
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography features
Samsung SL30 Travel photography features
65
lighter than competition (269 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography factors
47
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging information
Samsung SL30 Vlogging information
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (269g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
25
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Samsung SL30
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSSamsung SL30
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Samsung SL30
Also Known as - ES15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-12 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $349 $93