Canon A1300 vs Samsung WB30F

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon A1300 and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was unveiled 11 months before the WB30F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A1300 grades against the WB30F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1300 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon A1300 and Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A1300 and the WB30F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and WB30F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and WB30F.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged A1300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.