Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB30F
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Revealed July 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Released January 2013
Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB30F Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung WB30F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX400 IS was brought out 19 months later than the WB30F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX400 IS scores against the WB30F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Samsung WB30F. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung WB30F
SX400 IS | WB30F | |||
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Released | July 2014 | January 2013 | More recent by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon SX400 IS
WB30F | SX400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung WB30F
SX400 IS | WB30F | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS offers outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung WB30F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX400 IS and the WB30F.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and WB30F is 81 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and WB30F.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images however you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger SX400 IS will have a benefit in sensor tech.
Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Samsung WB30F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-07-29 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 313g (0.69 lbs) | 128g (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 life | 190 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $229 | $180 |