Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB30F
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
- 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
- Released August 2010
- Additionally Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(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 SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB30F Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SD4000 IS and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe SD4000 IS was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WB30F which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SD4000 IS matches up versus the WB30F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Samsung WB30F. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Samsung WB30F
SD4000 IS | WB30F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon SD4000 IS
WB30F | SD4000 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | August 2010 | Newer by 29 months |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Samsung WB30F
SD4000 IS | WB30F | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4000 IS features outside measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Canon SD4000 IS and Samsung WB30F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the WB30F.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and WB30F is 94 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and WB30F.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung WB30F to deliver greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Samsung WB30F |
Also referred to as | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-08-02 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 lb) | 128g (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 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 ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $300 | $180 |