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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX270 HS
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB30F Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung WB30F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was released 3 months after the WB30F so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX280 HS matches up vs the WB30F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Samsung WB30F

		

		

			
 SX280 HS WB30F 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon SX280 HS

		

		

			
 WB30F SX280 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung WB30F

		

		

			
 SX280 HS WB30F 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS has physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung WB30F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX280 HS vs the WB30F.
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB30F size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and WB30F is 91 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and WB30F.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB30F to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX280 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 has face detect focus
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
35
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 includes face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX280 HS
Street photography with Samsung WB30F
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (233g)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
64
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (128 grams)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX280 HS
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
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 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery life (210 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
45
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX280 HS
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
61
 lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very long reach (500mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 low battery life (210 per charge)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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 lighter than others (128g)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography information
41
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 low battery life (210 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
43
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 no manual exposure
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX280 HS
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (233g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 does not have mic port
33
 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 lighter than others (128 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic port
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Samsung WB30F
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSSamsung WB30F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-03-21 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 233g (0.51 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $325 $180