Canon M vs Samsung WB30F
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Canon M vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
- Released July 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Announced January 2013
Canon M vs Samsung WB30F Overview
Here is a in depth overview of the Canon M vs Samsung WB30F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the M (18MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly well matched but the M (APS-C) and WB30F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe M was released 5 months before the WB30F so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M grades against the WB30F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon M vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M and Samsung WB30F. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M over the Samsung WB30F
M | WB30F | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon M
WB30F | M |
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Common features in the Canon M and Samsung WB30F
M | WB30F | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | January 2013 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Canon M vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M has external measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Canon M vs Samsung WB30F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the M vs the WB30F.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M and WB30F is 89 and 96 respectively.
Canon M vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M and WB30F.
As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon M will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
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Canon M vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Canon EOS M | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon EOS M | Samsung WB30F |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-07-23 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 31 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.1-6.3 |
Amount of lenses | 23 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Clear View II TFT LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 298 grams (0.66 lb) | 128 grams (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 65 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 827 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $510 | $180 |