Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB30F
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Newer Model is Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB30F Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB30F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX10 IS was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WB30F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX10 IS grades vs the WB30F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung WB30F
SX10 IS | WB30F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon SX10 IS
WB30F | SX10 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 48 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung WB30F
SX10 IS | WB30F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS has external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX10 IS and the WB30F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and WB30F is 65 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and WB30F.
All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB30F to result in extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Samsung WB30F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600 gr (1.32 lb) | 128 gr (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $275 | $180 |