Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB30F

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX70 HS versus Samsung WB30F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was revealed 5 years later than the WB30F and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX70 HS scores against the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS has outer dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX70 HS vs the WB30F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and WB30F is 63 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and WB30F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX70 HS to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.