Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung ST30

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung ST30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The SX710 HS was unveiled 4 years after the ST30 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX710 HS scores vs the ST30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Samsung ST30. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS has physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung ST30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX710 HS versus the ST30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and ST30 is 89 and 98 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and ST30.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX710 HS using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon SX710 HS will give you greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SX710 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.