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Canon M vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
89
Imaging
60
Features
65
Overall
62
Canon EOS M front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon M vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Canon M
(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
Samsung WB30F
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Samsung WB30F

 M WB30F 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon M

 WB30F M 

Common features in the Canon M and Samsung WB30F

 M WB30F 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Canon M vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M and WB30F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon M vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon M vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography highlights
76
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
35
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon M Street photography advice
Samsung WB30F Street photography advice
72
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon M Sports photography advice
Samsung WB30F Sports photography advice
55
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M Travel photography details
Samsung WB30F Travel photography details
63
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (18MP)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (128g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
66
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging information
Samsung WB30F Vlogging information
37
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon M vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Samsung WB30F
 Canon EOS MSamsung WB30F
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