Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB30F

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung WB30F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the WB30F and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX30 IS matches up against the WB30F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS offers external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX30 IS versus the WB30F.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and WB30F is 64 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and WB30F.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB30F to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SX30 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.