- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 14.1 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 840.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Canon SX30 IS Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the SX30 IS.
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| Prices: | ||
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Canon SX20 IS
SX20 IS vs SX30 IS |
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| Successor: |
Canon SX40 HS
SX30 IS vs SX40 HS |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | DSLR-A500 | SX30 IS |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | SLR | EVF |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $849.99 | $429.99 |
| Street Price: | $440.18 | |
| Date Available: | 2009-10-08 | 2010-09-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
31.7 oz
(900 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
21.7 oz
(615 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.4 x
4.1 x
3.3 in. (137 x 104 x 84 mm) |
4.8 x
3.6 x
4.2 in. (123 x 92 x 108 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.3 | 14.1 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.55 microns | 1.43 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2, 16:9 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 64 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.8 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.6 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 772 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4272 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
3:2), 4272 x 2400 (10.3 MP, 16:9), 3104 x 2072 (6.4 MP, 3:2), 3104 x 1744 (5.4 MP, 16:9), 2128 x 1416 (3.0 MP, 3:2), 2188 x 1192 (2.6 MP, Other) |
4320 x 3240
(14.0 MP,
4:3), 3744 x 2104 (7.9 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW | JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.9 | 1.3 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
|
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) | |
| Composite Video Out: | No | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) | n/a |
| Lens: | Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM | Canon Zoom Lens; 13 elements in 10 groups, Ultra Sonic Motor (USM) |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | 24 - 840mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 4.3 - 150.5mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 35.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - ?? (T) | f/2.7 (W) / f/5.8 (T) - f/8.0 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: |
0 -
50 cm 0.0 - 19.7 in |
|
| Filter Thread: | 55.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 9-point TTL phase detection (one cross-type sensor) with eye-start AF; Wide, Spot, Local modes | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.0 diopter | EVF type; 202K-dot LCD with diopter adjustment of -4 to +1 |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.53x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.80x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,400 dots | 230,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | ||
| Selfie Screen: | ||
| Max Playback Zoom: | 13.4x | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (200-1600), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (up to ISO 6400 in Low Light mode at 2-megapixels) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom | Auto*, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom. *Facial color is evaluated in Face AiAF |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/3200 - 15 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 40-segment Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot; (1200 zone evaluative metering in Live View) | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center); Face Detect AE |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait/Night View | Smart AUTO, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, SCN*1, Movie*2 *1Smart Shutter*3, Low Light, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist *2Smart AUTO available *3 Smile, Wink, Self-timer, Face Self-timer |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 10, Custom seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro, Smart Flash |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | Auto ISO: 1.6 - 19 ft. (W), 4.6 - 9.2 ft. (T), (50 cm - 5.8 m (W), 1.4 - 2.8 m (T)) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | Hot-Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW | |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Wireless or Wired | |
| Connections (extended): | DC input, mini-HDMI, Wired Remote | HDMI mini out |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.48 | 2.87 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.47 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 9 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.9 | 1.3 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 5 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.18 seconds | 0.58 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.68 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.182 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.21 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.074 seconds | 0.075 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Quick AF Live View: Center AF: 0.180s Wide-area AF: 0.181s | |
| Startup Time: | 0.5 seconds | 2.5 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.4 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 370 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 1000 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-FM500H | Proprietary NB-7L |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H | 1 x Proprietary NB-7L Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Software/USB Driver CD-ROM | Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X (v. 10.13+) | Windows XP SP3/Vista/7, Mac OS |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Exmore CMOS Sensor, Variable-angle LCD, SteadyShot In-body Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Live View, Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer (Auto, Level 1-5), HDMI Output. | Optical Image Stabilization, 720p HD video, HDMI output. |
