Canon 1D MII vs Samsung WB30F

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon 1D MII and Samsung WB30F, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the 1D MII (8MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the 1D MII (APS-H) and WB30F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D MII was brought out 9 years earlier than the WB30F and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D MII being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 1D MII scores vs the WB30F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D Mark II and Samsung WB30F. The entire galleries are available at Canon 1D MII Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 1D MII has exterior measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 1D MII against the WB30F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MII and WB30F is 50 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MII and WB30F.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1D MII because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung WB30F will resolve extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 1D MII is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.