Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung SL30
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Samsung SL30. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Samsung SL30
SX730 HS | SL30 | |||
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Announced | April 2017 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 99 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon SX730 HS
SL30 | SX730 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung SL30
SX730 HS | SL30 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Samsung SL30 | |
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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 |