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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(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
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Samsung WB30F

 SX160 IS WB30F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon SX160 IS

 WB30F SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung WB30F

 SX160 IS WB30F 
RevealedJune 2013January 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and WB30F is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
46
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography information
Samsung WB30F Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (291 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung WB30F Sports photography advice
51
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery life (380 shots)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Travel photography highlights
69
great battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than competitors (291g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (448mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (128 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
51
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging info
Samsung WB30F Vlogging info
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (291g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Samsung WB30F
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISSamsung WB30F
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