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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX210 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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB30F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WB30F and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung WB30F

 SX200 IS WB30F 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon SX200 IS

 WB30F SX200 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2009More recent by 44 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung WB30F

 SX200 IS WB30F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS features physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB30F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX200 IS vs the WB30F.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and WB30F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and WB30F.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB30F to offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography advice
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography features
Samsung WB30F Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography features
Samsung WB30F Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography details
Samsung WB30F Travel photography details
63
lighter than competitors in class (247 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography features
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging details
Samsung WB30F Vlogging details
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Samsung WB30F
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSamsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Samsung WB30F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-05-14 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $329 $180