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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(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
Samsung WB30F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung WB30F

 SX10 IS WB30F 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon SX10 IS

 WB30F SX10 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung WB30F

 SX10 IS WB30F 
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
includes face detect focusing
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (600g)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung WB30F Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography info
Samsung WB30F Travel photography info
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flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (600g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average (128g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging details
Samsung WB30F Vlogging details
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decently wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average (600g)
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Samsung WB30F
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSamsung WB30F
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