Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB800F
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(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
- Introduced September 2010
- Old Model is Canon SX20 IS
- Successor is Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB800F Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX30 IS was manufactured 3 years before the WB800F and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX30 IS matches up against the WB800F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Samsung WB800F. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Samsung WB800F
SX30 IS | WB800F | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon SX30 IS
WB800F | SX30 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | September 2010 | More recent by 28 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung WB800F
SX30 IS | WB800F | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing |
Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB800F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX30 IS against the WB800F.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and WB800F is 64 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and WB800F.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB800F to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SX30 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Samsung WB800F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Samsung WB800F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-09-14 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 601 grams (1.32 lbs) | 218 grams (0.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $400 | $300 |