Canon D30 vs Samsung WB250F
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Canon D30 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
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Here is a complete review of the Canon D30 versus Samsung WB250F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe D30 was unveiled 14 months later than the WB250F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D30 scores against the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D30 and Samsung WB250F. The full galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Samsung WB250F
| D30 | WB250F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2014 |  | January 2013 | Fresher by 14 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon D30
| WB250F | D30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon D30 and Samsung WB250F
| D30 | WB250F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Canon D30 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 features physical dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the D30 compared to the WB250F.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.
Canon D30 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and WB250F.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung WB250F to give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent D30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon D30 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
| Canon PowerShot D30 | Samsung WB250F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot D30 | Samsung WB250F |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2014-02-12 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 4 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | PureColor II LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, slow sync, off | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 218g (0.48 pounds) | 226g (0.50 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (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 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $329 | $250 |