Reasons to choose PowerShot SX30 IS
Released in 2010, PowerShot SX30 IS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.1 MP effective resolution, and a 601 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
vs Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PowerShot SX30 IS28 mm²
PowerShot SX500 IS- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot SX30 IS and PowerShot SX500 IS have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot SX30 ISMetricPowerShot SX500 IS
14.1 MPEffective pixels16 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.42 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
2.02 µm²Pixel area1.78 µm²
49.54 MP/cm²Pixel density56.22 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video1,280 × 720
601 gWeight341 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Lithium-Ion NB-7L rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion NB-6L rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot SX30 IS and PowerShot SX500 IS have the same sensor area. The PowerShot SX500 IS has the lighter body. The PowerShot SX500 IS has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot SX500 IS is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot SX500 IS
Released in 2012, PowerShot SX500 IS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 341 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.