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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(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
Samsung WB30F
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Samsung WB30F

 SD4000 IS WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon SD4000 IS

 WB30F SD4000 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2010Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Samsung WB30F

 SD4000 IS WB30F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography information
Samsung WB30F Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
64
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (128g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging info
Samsung WB30F Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Samsung WB30F
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISSamsung WB30F
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