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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX160 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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB30F Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB30F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was manufactured 7 months prior to the WB30F which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX150 IS scores vs the WB30F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung WB30F

 SX150 IS WB30F 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon SX150 IS

 WB30F SX150 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2012Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung WB30F

 SX150 IS WB30F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS provides external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB30F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX150 IS versus the WB30F.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and WB30F is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and WB30F.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB30F to give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older SX150 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography features
42
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (306g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (130 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography information
Samsung WB30F Travel photography information
64
lighter than average (306g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery life (130 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than others (128 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (130 shots)
missing Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging features
Samsung WB30F Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than average (306 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than others (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Samsung WB30F
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSamsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-14 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE 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), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 306 gr (0.67 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
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 life 130 images -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $249 $180