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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB750

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX40 HS
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB750 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX30 IS versus Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was manufactured 11 months earlier than the WB750 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX30 IS matches up against the WB750 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Samsung WB750

 SX30 IS WB750 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Canon SX30 IS

 WB750 SX30 IS 
RevealedSeptember 2011September 2010Newer by 11 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung WB750

 SX30 IS WB750 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX30 IS versus the WB750.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and WB750 is 64 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and WB750.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX30 IS to offer you greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography information
42
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography factors
Samsung WB750 Street photography factors
49
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others (601 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (193g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography details
Samsung WB750 Sports photography details
43
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography information
Samsung WB750 Travel photography information
58
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (601g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competition (193g)
good megapixels (13MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography information
41
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (13MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX30 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB750
50
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than others (601g)
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Samsung WB750
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISSamsung WB750
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Samsung WB750
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-14 2011-09-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4096 x 3072
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 601g (1.32 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $400 $339