Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB30F
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Released February 2012
- Earlier Model is Canon SX230 HS
- New Model is Canon SX260 HS
(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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Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung WB30F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX240 HS was introduced 11 months earlier than the WB30F so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX240 HS matches up against the WB30F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Samsung WB30F
| SX240 HS | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon SX240 HS
| WB30F | SX240 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | February 2012 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung WB30F
| SX240 HS | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and 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).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX240 HS and the WB30F.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and WB30F is 91 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and WB30F.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB30F to give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Samsung WB30F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Samsung WB30F |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-02-07 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 224 gr (0.49 pounds) | 128 gr (0.28 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 | 230 shots | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $0 | $180 |
