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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Announced March 2009
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX1 IS versus Samsung WB30F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was unveiled 4 years prior to the WB30F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX1 IS matches up versus the WB30F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung WB30F

 SX1 IS WB30F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon SX1 IS

 WB30F SX1 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013March 2009More modern by 46 months
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung WB30F

 SX1 IS WB30F 
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS offers physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has dimensions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX1 IS against the WB30F.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and WB30F is 64 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and WB30F.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB30F to result in extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography information
46
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography factors
Samsung WB30F Street photography factors
56
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (615 grams)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Sports photography highlights
33
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Travel photography highlights
52
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (615g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (128 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
44
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX1 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
57
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (615 grams)
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Samsung WB30F
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSamsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-03-27 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 615 gr (1.36 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $600 $180