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Canon D30 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon D30 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon D30 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon D30 and Samsung WB150F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D30 was announced 2 years after the WB150F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the D30 scores against the WB150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Samsung WB150F

 D30 WB150F 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 26 months
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon D30

 WB150F D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Samsung WB150F

 D30 WB150F 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon D30 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon D30 has got outer measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the D30 vs the WB150F.

Canon D30 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and WB150F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and WB150F.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB150F to provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern D30 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography highlights
33
you can focus manually
offers face detect focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography info
Samsung WB150F Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D30
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography features
Samsung WB150F Travel photography features
60
weather sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average in class (188g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography information
44
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging features
Samsung WB150F Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average in class (188g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon D30 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Samsung WB150F
 Canon PowerShot D30Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot D30 Samsung WB150F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-12 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $329 $230