Canon S200 vs Samsung WB30F
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Canon S200 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
- Announced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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

Canon S200 vs Samsung WB30F Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Canon S200 vs Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and WB30F (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

The S200 was brought out 14 months after the WB30F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S200 matches up versus the WB30F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon S200 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 & Samsung WB30F. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Samsung WB30F
S200 | WB30F | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 14 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon S200
WB30F | S200 |
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Common features in the Canon S200 and Samsung WB30F
S200 | WB30F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon S200 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S200 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Canon S200 vs Samsung WB30F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S200 vs the WB30F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S200 and WB30F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and WB30F.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S200 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung WB30F will result in extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer S200 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon S200 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S200 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S200 | Samsung WB30F |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-02-21 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 181 gr (0.40 lb) | 128 gr (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 200 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $293 | $180 |