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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(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
Samsung WB30F
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung WB30F

 SX400 IS WB30F 
ReleasedJuly 2014January 2013More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon SX400 IS

 WB30F SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung WB30F

 SX400 IS WB30F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX400 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography factors
Samsung WB30F Street photography factors
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography information
Samsung WB30F Sports photography information
42
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 shots)
has no phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
60
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX400 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
40
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB30F as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Samsung WB30F
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSamsung WB30F
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