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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB700

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Launched September 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX40 HS
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced December 2010
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was manufactured 3 months earlier than the WB700 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX30 IS matches up vs the WB700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Samsung WB700

 SX30 IS WB700 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Canon SX30 IS

 WB700 SX30 IS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung WB700

 SX30 IS WB700 
IntroducedSeptember 2010December 2010Same age
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS features exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the WB700.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and WB700 is 64 and 98 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and WB700.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files however you really should take the age of the cameras into account.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX30 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB700
41
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Street photography highlights
49
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others in class (601 grams)
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
43
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung WB700 Travel photography factors
57
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (601 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
70
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography highlights
40
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung WB700 Vlogging advice
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than others in class (601g)
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Samsung WB700
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISSamsung WB700
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Samsung WB700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-14 2010-12-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 601 gr (1.32 lb) -
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $400 $300