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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Replacement is Canon SX150 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
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB30F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was revealed 3 years earlier than the WB30F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX130 IS matches up against the WB30F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Samsung WB30F

 SX130 IS WB30F 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon SX130 IS

 WB30F SX130 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2010Fresher by 29 months

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung WB30F

 SX130 IS WB30F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX130 IS vs the WB30F.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and WB30F is 85 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and WB30F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB30F to result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older SX130 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography info
Samsung WB30F Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than average (308 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography highlights
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung WB30F Vlogging advice
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Samsung WB30F
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSamsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-19 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
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), 160 x 120 (15 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 H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 308 grams (0.68 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 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 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $180