Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB850F

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was revealed 16 months before the WB850F making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX30 IS matches up against the WB850F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS features outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung WB850F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX30 IS vs the WB850F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and WB850F is 64 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and WB850F.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB850F to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older SX30 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.