Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB350F

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was brought out 4 years before the WB350F which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX30 IS scores vs the WB350F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Samsung WB350F. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS has got exterior 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 WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB350F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX30 IS vs the WB350F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and WB350F is 64 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and WB350F.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung WB350F to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.