- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
- 14 MP
- 35x f/2.7
- 1/2" CCD
- 2.7" LCD
Released September, 2010
Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Oct, 2010)Being able to shoot 720p high-definition video complete with image stabilisation, stereo sound and the ability to make full use of that incredible 35x zoom is a real attraction and something that no other compact camera can currently match.
Conclusion Check out the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
14 MP
1/2"
Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Oct, 2010)The Canon PowerShot SX30 IS is a brand new super-zoom camera sporting an incredible 35x zoom lens equivalent to a focal length of 24-840mm.
megapixels
| 0 MP | 12 MP    | 20 MP |
PowerShot SX30 IS by Photography Blog (Oct, 2010)Unfortunately the longer lens and move to a 14 megapixel sensor doesn't do the SX30's image quality any favours, especially in low-light, and the official price increase puts it into direct competition with other premium super-zooms, entry-level DSLRs and compact system cameras.
PowerShot SX30 IS by Photography Blog (Oct, 2010)In addition to this, the SX30 offers a 14 megapixel image sensor, 2.7 inch vari-angle LCD screen, electronic viewfinder, flash hotshoe, full manual controls and 720p HD movies.
sensor size
PowerShot SX30 IS by David-SiegfriedThe image quality will never be as good as a DSLR or a Micro Four Thirds camera such as the Panasonic DMC-GH1 and I would not recommend this camera for professional or fine arts photography, but it would be a convenient and versatile choice under daylight conditions when you want to carry a minimum amount of equipment.
PowerShot SX30 IS by R.-Haugen (Nov, 2010)The super zoom function works real well as does video,But taking still shots is a challenge with the SX30,Maybe I got a bad one I don't know,But they can only squeeze so many things into a camera with this size sensor and expect high quality pictures across the board.
wide angle lens
PowerShot SX30 IS by Gary-R.-Kornberger--Circle-K-Estates-Gary-K (Apr, 2011)Excellent camera.... The wide angle and zoom are to die for.
PowerShot SX30 IS by 4-Decade-Amateur (Nov, 2010)In particular the wide angle is really wide and the zoom is WOW!
aperture size
PowerShot SX30 IS by Pushpakant-N.-Kulkarni--PKulkarnithe F numbers or the F-Stops as they were referred to in the old days, are aperture sizes.
PowerShot SX30 IS by happyband (Jul, 2011)I would like an easier way to adjust the shutter speed and aperture manually.
zoom range
| 0x | 16x   | 40x |
PowerShot SX30 IS by CariM (Jan, 2011)That was an SD400 and it served really well even though it's optical zoom really didn't zoom much and video was mono but it was great at concerts because it was so small, no security guard ever found it in my purse!
PowerShot SX30 IS by lwp99 (Nov, 2011)I was pleasantly surprised by the clarity with the telephoto zoomed all the way out - made the purchase seem like a good buy.
body size
123 x 92 x 108 mm
105 x 58 x 33 mm
119 x 73 x 51 mm
PowerShot SX30 IS by Hawaiian-EyeSo, If you want a lightweight camera, that has the ability to capture excellent photos, and you like to adjust things, besides having full automatic features.
PowerShot SX30 IS by Photography Blog (Oct, 2010)The overall weight of 600g adds a definite feeling of solidity, while the matt black finish lends an overall air of sophistication.
Performance Real world tests of Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
shutter lag
PowerShot SX30 IS by cosmicgene (Jul, 2011)Positives: Excellent pictures, shortest shutter (non-existent) shutter lag, low light performance, burst speed that no point and shoot on earth will ever match.
max continuous shooting
PowerShot SX30 IS by Mighty-Biffer (Aug, 2011)Burst mode allows me to get the super shot I want b taking multiple pictures a second so that one of them is the one I want instead of guessing at the timing of when to hit the button.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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f/2.7 -
HD video -
Generic -
35x -
Gives you more flexibility when framing your shot -
Great for recording movies -
0 mm -
1/3200 s
cons
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2.7" -
230 k dots -
14.69 fps -
HD video -
1.1 fps -
1,600 ISO -
Sep, 2010 -
No automatic 3D -
No automatic stitching -
14 MP -
No automatic HDR -
Lacks the ability to create slow motion video -
123 x 92 x 108 mm -
108 mm -
601 g
Reviews Word on the street
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 | Rated by 213 users at amazon.com Rated 80% by by S.-Vogt (Jan, 2011) Rated 80% by by Baker (Feb, 2011) Rated 40% by by AN (Apr, 2011) |
Lens
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Rated 100% by by nycmom (Oct, 2010)We're always sitting or standing far from the action on the field, but with this camera I can get amazing closeup shots.
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Rated 80% by by sydney (Mar, 2011)But the fact this thing does both very well is a huge bonus, not to mention the zoom!!! I took pics of the moon and you can see all the creators, sooo cool.
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Sep, 2011)For operation that is both smooth and silent the SX30 IS' lens has been equipped with a USM (Ultrasonic) motor, and here users can also take advantage of what Canon refers to as its Zoom Framing Assist function.
Zoom
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Rated 80% by by Tom-Niemeier (Oct, 2010)What's awesome is its ability to take a clear shot at even the 140x zoom.
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Rated 100% by by Padmanabhan35x Optical Zoom with full manual controls, Aperture Priority and Shutter priority and what not... This camera can perform even better than many of the known DSLRs if a person knows proper photography... A really good investment...The VDO capabilities might not be that good... but the rest of the features and quality super-cedes that... A must buy for people looking to shoot professional photographs without investing in an SLR.
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Rated 100% by by marolyn--addicted-to-reading-listening-to-Mur... (Jan, 2011)The Canon SX30IS is a must buy if you want the best zoom, amazing photos, a lot of very useful features, such as, Automatically dating your pictures when you take the picture (which is the most important feature to me).
Video
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Rated 100% by by marolyn--addicted-to-reading-listening-to-Mur... (Jan, 2011)I love being able to shoot videos and am able to take pictures while I am shooting videos.
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Rated 80% by by cosmicgene (Jul, 2011)It is made in China and cannot come close to Japanese build cameras in terms of quality and durability.
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Rated 100% by by quinn (Mar, 2011)I have never had a camera of this quality before!! I think this thing is awesome!!! I wish it had a better manual with it though.
Image quality
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Rated 80% by by cosmicgene (Jul, 2011)In fact, the pictures are much sharper and better color saturation over Canon or Nikon.
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Rated 80% by by Jan (Jan, 2011)This is a nice camera, its not too big neither too small, fits well on your hand, nice photos, however you need to get used with it, specialy the night shots.
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Rated 100% by by Jayman--J.-Williams-Photography (Oct, 2011)Night shot of a water fall and believe me or not, It's beautiful, sharp, and very well lit with detail.
Photography
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Rated 100% by by V.-G.-Pena--Oregon-Coastie (Jan, 2011)I am on the ocean and rivers frequently taking photos of our trips and beautiful scenery for reference for my art.
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Rated 100% by by pmarlow (May, 2011)My daughter, a great photographer, and everyone in my safari van were very impressed with the quality of the shots.
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Rated 100% by by chinagirl (Feb, 2011)SLR cameras are fantastic, but I wanted a camera that everyone in my family could easily use.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Nikon D3100 Largest sensor Nikon D3100 vs Canon PowerShot SX30 IS |
 | 2 | Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR Most shots per battery charge Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR vs Canon PowerShot SX30 IS |
 | 3 | Canon Powershot SX40 3-way tie: Best macro lens Powershot SX40 vs PowerShot SX30 IS |
 | 5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 Has a touch screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 vs Canon PowerShot SX30 IS |
 | 7 | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Good benchmarked shot to shot times SX500 IS vs SX30 IS |
 | 8 | Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v Most detailed video recording mode Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs Canon PowerShot SX30 IS |
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