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Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Canon SX170 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
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX160 IS
Samsung WB30F
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Samsung WB30F

 SX170 IS WB30F 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2013Newer by 8 months
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon SX170 IS

 WB30F SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Samsung WB30F

 SX170 IS WB30F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and WB30F is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX170 IS
Street photography with Samsung WB30F
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (251g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography features
Samsung WB30F Sports photography features
48
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX170 IS
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
68
lighter than average (251g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (128g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography details
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
43
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB30F Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average (251g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Samsung WB30F
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISSamsung WB30F
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