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Canon N vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon N vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Released January 2013
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Canon N vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon N and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the N (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The N was launched very close to the WB30F which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the N grades against the WB30F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Samsung WB30F

 N WB30F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon N

 WB30F N 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N and Samsung WB30F

 N WB30F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing

Canon N vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon N has physical measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while 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 ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the N and the WB30F.

Canon N vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N and WB30F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon N vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the N and WB30F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB30F to show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Canon N vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography factors
Samsung WB30F Street photography factors
65
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography features
Samsung WB30F Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
61
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
36
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging details
Samsung WB30F Vlogging details
72
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have mic port
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon N vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Samsung WB30F
 Canon PowerShot NSamsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot N Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 2248 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II G touch QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 200 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $299 $180