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Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was revealed 11 months prior to the WB30F so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A2300 grades versus the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Samsung WB30F

 A2300 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon A2300

 WB30F A2300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Samsung WB30F

 A2300 WB30F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has proportions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A2300 vs the WB30F.

Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and WB30F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and WB30F.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos although you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged A2300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography factors
Samsung WB30F Street photography factors
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB30F Sports photography factors
31
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competition (125 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (128g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography info
33
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging features
Samsung WB30F Vlogging features
30
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than average in class (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Samsung WB30F
 Canon PowerShot A2300Samsung WB30F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $139 $180