Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung WB30F
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Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1280 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Later Model is Canon SX610 HS
(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
- Introduced January 2013

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung WB30F Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung WB30F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX600 HS was introduced 13 months later than the WB30F which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX600 HS grades versus the WB30F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Samsung WB30F
SX600 HS | WB30F | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 13 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon SX600 HS
WB30F | SX600 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Samsung WB30F
SX600 HS | WB30F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS has physical dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung WB30F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the WB30F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and WB30F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and WB30F.
All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher SX600 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Samsung WB30F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G (TFT) | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1280 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 188 grams (0.41 lb) | 128 grams (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 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 | 290 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $249 | $180 |