Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB30F

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX520 HS versus Samsung WB30F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX520 HS was brought out 19 months after the WB30F making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX520 HS grades against the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Samsung WB30F. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS provides external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Canon SX520 HS versus Samsung WB30F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX520 HS and the WB30F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and WB30F is 69 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and WB30F.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX520 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.