Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB30F
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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Launched January 2015
- Superseded the Canon SX700 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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 SX710 HS vs Samsung WB30F Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung WB30F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SX710 HS was announced 2 years later than the WB30F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX710 HS matches up versus the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Samsung WB30F
SX710 HS | WB30F | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | January 2013 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon SX710 HS
WB30F | SX710 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung WB30F
SX710 HS | WB30F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 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).
Look at the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX710 HS versus the WB30F.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and WB30F is 89 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and WB30F.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX710 HS to render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer SX710 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Samsung WB30F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | - |
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 | - |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) | 128 gr (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 Overall 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 | 230 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $349 | $180 |