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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX40 HS
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB35F Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was announced 4 years earlier than the WB35F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX30 IS grades vs the WB35F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Samsung WB35F

 SX30 IS WB35F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon SX30 IS

 WB35F SX30 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2014September 2010More modern by 40 months

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung WB35F

 SX30 IS WB35F 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS has outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX30 IS and the WB35F.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and WB35F is 64 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and WB35F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB35F to produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography info
42
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography information
Samsung WB35F Street photography information
49
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (601g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (194g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography information
Samsung WB35F Sports photography information
43
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Travel photography highlights
58
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (601 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
70
lighter than average in class (194 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX30 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
41
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung WB35F Vlogging advice
50
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than average in class (601 grams)
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (194 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Samsung WB35F
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISSamsung WB35F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Samsung WB35F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-09-14 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 601g (1.32 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-7L BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $400 $130