Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB30F
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX130 IS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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Samsung WB30F. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung WB30F
SX150 IS | WB30F | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon SX150 IS
WB30F | SX150 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | May 2012 | Fresher by 7 months |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung WB30F
SX150 IS | WB30F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and WB30F is 86 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Samsung WB30F | |
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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 |