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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS vs Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
Camera summary
The Canon PowerShot SX30 IS, made by Canon, is a powerful SLR-like (bridge) camera. Announced on Sept. 14, 2010.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
1.8 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
2.7 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon PowerShot SX20 IS, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon PowerShot SX40 HS, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 14 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 9 focus points.
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1280 x 720 with support for the following formats: Motion JPEG.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
Camera summary
The Canon PowerShot SX20 IS, made by Canon, is a powerful SLR-like (bridge) camera. Announced on July 6, 2010.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
1.8 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
3.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
2.4 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 12 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 9 focus points.
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1280 x 720 with support for the following formats: H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | No |
No |
| Af continuous | No |
No |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | No |
No |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | No |
No |
| Af selective | No |
No |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | No |
No |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Connectivity |
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Eye-Fi Connected | - |
| DXO color depth | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO dynamic range | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO low light ISO | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO overall score | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Exposure mode |
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | No |
No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Sept. 14, 2010 | July 6, 2010 |
| Body type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| brand | Canon | Canon |
| msrp | $399.99 | $69.79 |
| model | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS |
| Predecessor model | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS |
| Successor model | Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS |
Lense |
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS |
| Focal length multiplier | - | - |
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | 0cm | 0cm |
| Number of lenses | - | - |
Other features |
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS |
| AE bracketing | No |
No |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in |
| Flash range | 6.80 m | 6.80 m |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 1.0 fps | 1.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/3200s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 | 15 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | No |
No |
Physical |
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS |
| Battery life | 0 shots | 0 shots |
| Battery model | NB-7L | 4 x AA |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | AA |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
No |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm | 128 x 88 x 87mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 601 grs | 600 grs |
Screen |
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | 230 | 230 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS |
| Max boosted ISO | - | - |
| Max image resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | No |
No |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 14 | 12 |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Headphone port |
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Viewfinder |
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS |
| viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | n/a | n/a |