Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB30F
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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Revealed February 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2013

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB30F Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB30F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX410 IS was announced 2 years after the WB30F which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX410 IS grades versus the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Samsung WB30F
SX410 IS | WB30F | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 26 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon SX410 IS
WB30F | SX410 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Samsung WB30F
SX410 IS | WB30F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS has external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX410 IS versus the WB30F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and WB30F is 80 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and WB30F.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX410 IS to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger SX410 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Samsung WB30F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.5fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 gr (0.72 lbs) | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 185 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $199 | $180 |