Control Panel on the Canon SX30?
Unlike some professional cameras, the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS does not have a top-level display. The verification of camera settings is instead done by looking at the position of control dials and, most importantly, by checking the rear LCD screen.
Top view of the Canon SX30
Screen specs
Below is an overview of all the main screen specifications of the SX30. In particular, the rear LCD measures 2.7 inches and offers a resolution of 230,000 dots. The panel is not touch sensitive.
Viewfinder Type | Electronic viewfinder | |
Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | |
Viewfinder Resolution | 202k dots | |
Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | |
LCD Framing | Live View | |
LCD Size | 2.7 inch | |
LCD Resolution | 230k dots | |
LCD Attachment | Swivel screen | |
Touch Input | No touchscreen |
Camera to camera comparisons
The Canon PowerShot SX30 IS is a fixed lens compact camera that was announced in September 2010 and is equipped with a 1/2.3-inch sensor. It offers a resolution of 14 megapixel. In the United States, the camera was initially launched at a price of $429.
The table below compares the rear screen specs of the Canon SX30 to those of several similar cameras. Additionally, the table includes some information on other core features, such as the viewfinder, shutter, flash, and image stabilization system.
Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Specifications (inch/000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Mech Shutter Speed |
Shutter Flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
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1. | Canon SX30 | 202 | n | 2.7 / 230 | swivel | n | 1/3200s | 0.6/s | Y | Y | |
2. | Canon SX20 | 202 | n | 2.5 / 230 | swivel | n | 1/3200s | 0.7/s | Y | Y | |
3. | Canon SX40 | 202 | n | 2.7 / 230 | swivel | n | 1/3200s | 10.3/s | Y | Y | |
4. | Canon SX50 | 202 | n | 3.0 / 461 | swivel | n | 1/2000s | 2.2/s | Y | Y | |
5. | Canon SX60 | 922 | n | 3.0 / 922 | swivel | n | 1/2000s | 6.4/s | Y | Y | |
6. | Canon SX530 | none | n | 3.0 / 461 | fixed | n | 1/2000s | 1.6/s | Y | Y | |
7. | Canon T3 | optical | n | 2.7 / 230 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 3.0/s | Y | n | |
8. | Leica V-LUX 2 | 202 | n | 3.0 / 460 | swivel | n | 1/2000s | 11.0/s | Y | Y | |
9. | Leica V-LUX 3 | 202 | n | 3.0 / 460 | swivel | n | 1/2000s | 12.0/s | Y | Y | |
10. | Panasonic FZ100 | 202 | n | 3.0 / 460 | swivel | n | 1/2000s | 11.0/s | Y | Y | |
11. | Panasonic FZ150 | 202 | n | 3.0 / 460 | swivel | n | 1/2000s | 12.0/s | Y | Y | |
Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one. |
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Camera Model | Canon SX30 | |
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Camera Type | Fixed lens compact camera | |
Camera Lens | 24-840mm f/2.7-5.8 | |
Launch Date | September 2010 | |
Launch Price | USD 429 | |
Sensor Specs | ||
Sensor Technology | CCD | |
Sensor Format | 1/2.3" Sensor | |
Sensor Size | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | |
Sensor Area | 28 mm2 | |
Sensor Diagonal | 7.7 mm | |
Crop Factor | 5.6x | |
Sensor Resolution | 14 Megapixels | |
Image Resolution | 4 320 x 3 240 pixels | |
Pixel Pitch | 1.41 μm | |
Pixel Density | 49.86 MP/cm2 | |
Moiré control | no AA filter | |
Movie Capability | 720/30p Video | |
ISO Setting | 100 - 1 600 ISO | |
ISO Boost | 100 - 6 400 ISO | |
Image Processor | DIGIC 4 | |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | Electronic viewfinder | |
Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | |
Viewfinder Resolution | 202k dots | |
Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | |
LCD Framing | Live View | |
LCD Size | 2.7 inch | |
LCD Resolution | 230k dots | |
LCD Attachment | Swivel screen | |
V-logging Friendliness | No front-flip | |
Touch Input | No touchscreen | |
Shooting Specs | ||
Focus System | Contrast-detect AF | |
Manual Focusing Aid | no Peaking Feature | |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/3200s | |
Continuous Shooting | 0.6 shutter flaps/s | |
Silent Shooting | no E-Shutter | |
Time Lapse Photography | no Intervalometer | |
Fill Flash | Built-in Flash | |
Storage Medium | SDXC cards | |
Single or Dual Card Slots | Single card slot | |
UHS card support | no | |
Connectivity Specs | ||
External Flash | Hotshoe | |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | |
HDMI Port | YES HDMI | |
Wifi Support | no Wifi | |
Body Specs | ||
Battery Type | Canon NB-7L power pack | |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 370 shots per charge | |
Body Dimensions |
123 x 92 x 108 mm (4.8 x 3.6 x 4.3 in) |
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Camera Weight | 601 g (21.2 oz) |
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