Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB30F
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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Samsung WB30F. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Samsung WB30F
SX610 HS | WB30F | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | January 2013 | More modern by 25 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon SX610 HS
WB30F | SX610 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung WB30F
SX610 HS | WB30F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Check the Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Samsung WB30F | |
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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 |