Canon PowerShot SX10 IS vs Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon PowerShot SX10 IS was introduced in January 2009 and Canon PowerShot SX30 IS was introduced in September 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Highlights

      • 10.0 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.50" 230k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 0.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 0.6 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
      4. Advantage of Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Canon PowerShot SX30 IS.

      PROS

      Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/3200 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/3200 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.6 fps
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Weight - 600 g (1.32 lb / 21.16 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Weight - 601 g (1.32 lb / 21.20 oz)

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

      Canon SX10 IS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SX10 IS over Canon PowerShot SX30 IS.

      Canon PowerShot SX10 IS vs Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
      Face Detection vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.7 vs f/5.8
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 0.7 fps vs 0.6 fps
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Lighter 600 g (1.32 lb / 21.16 oz) vs 601 g (1.32 lb / 21.20 oz)

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      Canon SX70 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

      Canon SX20 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon SX40 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon SX50 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon SX60 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon 6D
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      Full Frame

      20.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      Canon SX30 IS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SX30 IS over Canon PowerShot SX10 IS.

      Canon PowerShot SX10 IS vs Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10.0 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 vs 4320 x 3240
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 24 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 560 mm vs 840 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 20x vs 35x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/2.7
      Larger Screen 2.50" vs 2.70"
      Higher Video Resolution 640 x 480 vs 1280 x 720
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo

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      Canon SX50 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon SX40 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon SX20 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon SX60 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Canon SX70 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Sony DSLR-A900
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Nikon AW120
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
        Built-in Flash
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10.0 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points99
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/3200 sec1/3200 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting0.7 fps0.6 fps
        Low Video Resolution640 x 4801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon PowerShot SX10 IS has a 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution and Canon PowerShot SX30 IS has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fully Articulated screens. Fully articulated screen makes cameras selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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      Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Canon PowerShot SX30 IS with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Cameras have built-in Electronic viewfinders. Canon PowerShot SX10 IS has 100% coverage magnification and magnification.

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot SX10 IS features a 10.0 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600. Canon PowerShot SX30 IS features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Canon PowerShot SX10 IS can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 3648 x 2048 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Canon PowerShot SX30 IS is equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3744 x 2104, 3072 x 2304, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Bluetooth on Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX10 IS has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon PowerShot SX10 IS comes with AA batteries (NiMH recommended) battery pack and Canon PowerShot SX30 IS comes with NB-7L battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon PowerShot SX10 IS has a single SD/SDHC/MMC card card slot. Canon PowerShot SX30 IS has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/3200 sec on Canon PowerShot SX10 IS, and up to 1/3200 sec on Canon PowerShot SX30 IS. Canon PowerShot SX10 IS can shoot continuously up to 0.7 fps. Canon PowerShot SX30 IS can shoot continuously up to 0.6 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.20 m on Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and 6.80 m on Canon PowerShot SX30 IS. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe to Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and via Shoe Mount to Canon PowerShot SX30 IS. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/500 sec on Canon PowerShot SX10 IS.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon PowerShot SX10 IS body has dimensions of 128 x 88 x 87 mm (5.04 x 3.46 x 3.43") and Canon PowerShot SX30 IS body has dimensions of 123 x 92 x 108 mm (4.84 x 3.62 x 4.25"). Canon PowerShot SX10 IS weighs 600 g (1.32 lb / 21.16 oz) and Canon PowerShot SX30 IS weighs 601 g (1.32 lb / 21.20 oz).

      Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      128 mm

      88 mm

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      123 mm

      92 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Canon PowerShot SX30 IS for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.6 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.6 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      GOOD
      76
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 600 g (1.32 lb / 21.16 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 601 g (1.32 lb / 21.20 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      GOOD
      81
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 600 g (1.32 lb / 21.16 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 601 g (1.32 lb / 21.20 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and give them scores of 58 and 57 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/3200 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/3200 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.6 fps

      Video

      Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      GOOD
      79
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      GOOD
      78
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

      Connectivity

      Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

      POOR
      47
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 600 g (1.32 lb / 21.16 oz)
      POOR
      47
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 601 g (1.32 lb / 21.20 oz)


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