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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced May 2016
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
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB30F Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung WB30F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was revealed 3 years after the WB30F which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX620 HS scores versus the WB30F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Samsung WB30F

 SX620 HS WB30F 
ReleasedMay 2016January 2013More modern by 41 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon SX620 HS

 WB30F SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung WB30F

 SX620 HS WB30F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung WB30F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX620 HS vs the WB30F.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and WB30F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and WB30F.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX620 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography information
Samsung WB30F Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (182g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography info
Samsung WB30F Sports photography info
48
long zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
71
lighter than others (182g)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (625mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (128g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB30F as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (182g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Samsung WB30F
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSamsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-05-10 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 295 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $279 $180