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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB750

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Replaced the Canon SX210 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX240 HS
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced September 2011
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was launched within a month of the WB750 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the WB750 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Samsung WB750

 SX230 HS WB750 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Canon SX230 HS

 WB750 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung WB750

 SX230 HS WB750 
AnnouncedJuly 2011September 2011Similar age
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS provides physical measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung WB750 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX230 HS and the WB750.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and WB750 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and WB750.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung WB750 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (13MP)
supports face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX230 HS
Street photography with Samsung WB750
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (193g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography factors
Samsung WB750 Sports photography factors
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amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography info
Samsung WB750 Travel photography info
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lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (210 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition (193 grams)
megapixel count good (13MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography information
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manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging info
Samsung WB750 Vlogging info
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (223g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (193g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Samsung WB750
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSSamsung WB750
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Samsung WB750
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4096 x 3072
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 grams (0.49 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 life 210 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $399 $339