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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX40 HS
Samsung WB800F
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Samsung WB800F

 SX30 IS WB800F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon SX30 IS

 WB800F SX30 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013September 2010More recent by 28 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung WB800F

 SX30 IS WB800F 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography information
Samsung WB800F Street photography information
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screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (601 grams)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung WB800F Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography info
Samsung WB800F Travel photography info
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (601g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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lighter than competition in class (218g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (601 grams)
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decently wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Samsung WB800F
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISSamsung WB800F
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