Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB700
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Samsung WB700. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Samsung WB700
SX30 IS | WB700 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Canon SX30 IS
WB700 | SX30 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung WB700
SX30 IS | WB700 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | September 2010 | ![]() | December 2010 | Same 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).
Contrast the Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB700 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Samsung 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 |