Canon T4i
DSLR Camera
 vs Canon SX30 IS
Superzoom Camera

What’s good about the Canon EOS Rebel T4i

Best price $475
  • Weighs a little bit less than the SX30 IS 18.3 oz vs 21.1 oz
  • Smaller body size 63 in³ vs 75 in³
  • 197% more battery life 1,100 shots vs 370 shots
  • Higher sensor resolution 18 MP vs 14.1 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 332 mm² vs 28 mm²
  • Higher resolution rear screen 1040k dots vs 230k dots
  • Has longer exposure available 30 seconds vs 15 seconds
  • Better light sensitivity by 4 f-stops 25,600 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
  • Newer camera June 2012 vs September 2010
  • Bigger rear viewscreen 3.0″ vs 2.7″
  • Quicker Flash Recycle Time 3 seconds vs 10 seconds
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 720p 30fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 5 shots per sec vs 1 shots per sec
  • Interchangeable lenses SX30 IS does not have lens options
  • Has HDR on-board SX30 IS does not have HDR
  • Has an External Mic jack SX30 IS does not
  • Has RAW image capture SX30 IS does not have RAW capture
Find out more about the Canon EOS Rebel T4i

What’s good about the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Best price
$300
  • Significantly cheaper street price $300 vs $475
  • Has panorama image capture T4i does not have panorama
Find out more about the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

What the Canon T4i and Canon SX30 IS have in common

  • HDMI port
  • hot shoe
  • flip out viewscreen

What’s missing from both the Canon T4i and the Canon SX30 IS

  • No 3D capture
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No Wi-Fi
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