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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung SL30

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX740 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES15
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX730 HS versus Samsung SL30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX730 HS was revealed 8 years later than the SL30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SX730 HS grades against the SL30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Samsung SL30

 SX730 HS SL30 
AnnouncedApril 2017February 2009Fresher by 99 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon SX730 HS

 SL30 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung SL30

 SX730 HS SL30 
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS features outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX730 HS versus Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX730 HS and the SL30.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and SL30 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and SL30.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX730 HS to offer you greater detail because of its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography factors
48
has manual focus
good MP (20.3MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Street photography highlights
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography advice
Samsung SL30 Sports photography advice
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.9 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
Travel photography with Samsung SL30
72
lighter than competition in class (300g)
has bluetooth
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery power (250 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography details
50
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (250 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
22
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have microphone jack
25
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Samsung SL30
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSSamsung SL30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Samsung SL30
Also referred to as - ES15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-04-06 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lbs) 140 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $399 $93