Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB30F
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Announced June 2013
- Succeeded the Canon SX150 IS
- Newer Model is Canon SX170 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
- Revealed January 2013
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB30F Overview
Here is a complete review of the Canon SX160 IS versus Samsung WB30F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SX160 IS was revealed 6 months later than the WB30F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX160 IS matches up versus the WB30F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Samsung WB30F
SX160 IS | WB30F | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon SX160 IS
WB30F | SX160 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung WB30F
SX160 IS | WB30F | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | January 2013 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS comes with exterior measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX160 IS versus Samsung WB30F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX160 IS and the WB30F.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and WB30F is 86 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and WB30F.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration.
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Samsung WB30F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 291 gr (0.64 lb) | 128 gr (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 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 | 380 shots | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $199 | $180 |