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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Later Model is Canon SX710 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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung WB30F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX700 HS was brought out 14 months after the WB30F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX700 HS scores against the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Samsung WB30F

 SX700 HS WB30F 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 14 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon SX700 HS

 WB30F SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Samsung WB30F

 SX700 HS WB30F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX700 HS versus the WB30F.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and WB30F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and WB30F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos however you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent SX700 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX700 HS
Street photography with Samsung WB30F
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (269g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography info
Samsung WB30F Sports photography info
45
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than average (269g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (128g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX700 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
47
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging features
Samsung WB30F Vlogging features
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (269g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Samsung WB30F
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSSamsung WB30F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Samsung WB30F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-12 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II G TFT QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 269g (0.59 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 250 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $349 $180