Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB30F
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Canon SX170 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
- 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
- Announced August 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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 SX170 IS vs Samsung WB30F Overview
The following is a in depth review of the Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB30F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SX170 IS was released 8 months after the WB30F which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX170 IS scores against the WB30F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Samsung WB30F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Samsung WB30F
SX170 IS | WB30F | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | January 2013 | Newer by 8 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon SX170 IS
WB30F | SX170 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Samsung WB30F
SX170 IS | WB30F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX170 IS comes with physical dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB30F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX170 IS versus the WB30F.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and WB30F is 88 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and WB30F.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you really should take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern SX170 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Samsung WB30F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-08-22 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
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 | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 251g (0.55 lb) | 128g (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 300 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $0 | $180 |