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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
Samsung WB30F
(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
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB30F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was manufactured 2 years after the WB30F which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX610 HS scores against the WB30F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Samsung WB30F

 SX610 HS WB30F 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2013More modern by 25 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon SX610 HS

 WB30F SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung WB30F

 SX610 HS WB30F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS features outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX610 HS and the WB30F.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and WB30F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and WB30F.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (191 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX610 HS
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
44
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (191g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
69
lighter than competition (128g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography details
48
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX610 HS
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (191 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Samsung WB30F
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSSamsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191g (0.42 lb) 128g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $214 $180