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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX40 HS
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was released 4 years prior to the WB2200F and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX30 IS matches up against the WB2200F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Samsung WB2200F

 SX30 IS WB2200F 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Canon SX30 IS

 WB2200F SX30 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2010Fresher by 40 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung WB2200F

 SX30 IS WB2200F 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS provides external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung WB2200F has measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX30 IS versus the WB2200F.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and WB2200F is 64 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and WB2200F.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB2200F to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older SX30 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX30 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
42
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX30 IS
Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
49
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (601g)
40
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography features
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography features
43
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography features
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography features
58
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (601 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
51
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (708g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX30 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
41
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (20mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging features
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging features
50
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than average in class (601g)
25
pretty wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (708 grams)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Samsung WB2200F
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISSamsung WB2200F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Samsung WB2200F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-14 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 601 grams (1.32 lbs) 708 grams (1.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
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-7L BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $400 $599