Updated (September, 2011): Compare the Canon EOS 1000D vs Canon Powershot SX40

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

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"The PowerShot SX30 IS is a super-zoom truly worthy of the name. It will, without doubt, prove even more popular than its predecessors."
cameralabs.com | talking about the SX30 IS's overall-performance
"Canon has improved the camera's optical image stabilisation claiming it's the most effective optical image stabilizer."
cameralabs.com | talking about the SX30 IS's image-stabilization

Reasons to buy the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Image stabilization
Image stabilization
Lens
Screen flips out
Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Canon EOS 1000D

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Runner-up

Canon EOS 1000D

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS 1000D

Sensor size
Large sensor
APS-C 22.2x14.8mm
Badge
Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Thickness
Thin
2.6"
Supports RAW
Shoots RAW
Better editing
Interchangeable lenses
Interchangeable lenses
Many lenses to choose from
Live view
Has live view
Preview your photos

differences

Advantages of the Canon 1000D

Size Smaller 126x98x65 mm vs 123x92x108 mm
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More than 30% smaller
Sensor size Much larger sensor APS-C 22.2x14.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
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More than 11.5x larger sensor
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
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Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Thickness Significantly thinner 2.6" vs 4.3"
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Around 40% thinner
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 3 fps vs 1.1 fps
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More than 2.5x faster continuous shooting
Weight Lighter 502 g vs 601 g
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Around 20% lighter
Viewfinder Has an optical viewfinder Pentamirror vs Digital
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Optical viewfinders save battery life and are more detailed
Longest exposure Longer exposures 30s vs 15s
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2x longer exposures
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/3200s
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20% faster max shutter speed
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Advantages of the Canon SX30 IS

Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Movie format Shoots movies 720p @ 30fps vs None
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Shoots HD (720p) video as well as still pictures
Screen size Larger screen 2.7" vs 2.5"
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Around 10% larger screen
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $419.99 vs $562.37
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The best price we've seen is $142 cheaper (around 30% less)
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Learn more about
the Canon SX30 IS
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Canon EOS 1000D Canon EOS 1000D
34 vs 58
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a entry-level DSLR with a super zoom.

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similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
1000D:Pentamirror
SX30 IS:Digital
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1000D:1/4000s
SX30 IS:1/3200s
Weight Heavy Help
1000D:502 g
SX30 IS:601 g
Thickness Quite thick Help
1000D:2.6"
SX30 IS:4.3"
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
Screen size Very small screens Help
1000D:2.5"
SX30 IS:2.7"
Size Large Help
1000D:126x98x65 mm
SX30 IS:123x92x108 mm
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
1,600 ISO
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
230k dots
Movie format One shoots movies Help
1000D:None
SX30 IS:720p @ 30fps

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EOS 1100D

Canon EOS 1100D

Entry-level DSLR

$489 - $559 body only

$587 - $643 with 18-55mm lens

True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Thickness Is thicker
Size Is slightly larger
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$347 - $380

Movie format Records higher quality movies
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Thickness Is thicker
Size Is slightly larger
Canon EOS 550D

Canon EOS 550D

Entry-level DSLR

$691 - $916 body only

$731 - $874 with 18-55mm lens

Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $547 with 18-55mm lens

Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Canon EOS 600D

Canon EOS 600D

Entry-level DSLR

$863 with 18-55mm lens

Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Thickness Is thicker
Size Is slightly larger
Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12

Pro digicam

$390 - $496

Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Color depth Has significantly less color depth
Low light performance Is slightly more noisy at high ISO

Canon EOS 1000D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon D3000

Nikon D3000

Entry-level DSLR

$487 with 18-55mm lens

Screen size Much larger screen
Autofocus Faster autofocus
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Live view No live view
Canon EOS 400D

Canon EOS 400D

Entry-level DSLR

Live view No live view
Weight Slightly heavier
Canon EOS 450D

Canon EOS 450D

Entry-level DSLR

$1,110 body only

Screen size Much larger screen
Autofocus Faster autofocus
Color depth Worse color depth
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$300

Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Super zoom

$409

Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Fujifilm FinePix HS22 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS22

Super zoom

Movie format Higher resolution movies
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Size Larger
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$397 - $400

Zoom Significantly more zoom
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Aperture Narrower aperture
Macro focus Worse macro capability
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

Super zoom

$611

Movie format Higher resolution movies
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Zoom Much less zoom
Wide angle Worse wide angle

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Canon EOS 1000D Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

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