Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB30F

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung WB30F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was revealed 7 months prior to the WB30F and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX260 HS grades against the WB30F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX260 HS and the WB30F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and WB30F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and WB30F.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB30F to provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.