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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS
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
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SD960 IS versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was introduced 4 years prior to the WB30F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the SD960 IS matches up against the WB30F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Samsung WB30F

 SD960 IS WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon SD960 IS

 WB30F SD960 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 47 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Samsung WB30F

 SD960 IS WB30F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS has got external measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SD960 IS and the WB30F.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and WB30F.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB30F to render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older SD960 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography highlights
26
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography features
Samsung WB30F Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography details
Samsung WB30F Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (128g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD960 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
36
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB30F as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Samsung WB30F
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISSamsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Samsung WB30F
Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (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-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release - $180