Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung WB30F

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SX60 HS and Samsung WB30F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was released 21 months after the WB30F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX60 HS scores against the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Samsung WB30F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS features external measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX60 HS and Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX60 HS vs the WB30F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and WB30F is 61 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and WB30F.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files though you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX60 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.