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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(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  • Superseded the Canon SX700 HS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
Samsung WB30F
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Samsung WB30F

 SX710 HS WB30F 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 25 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon SX710 HS

 WB30F SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung WB30F

 SX710 HS WB30F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and WB30F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (269 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography details
Samsung WB30F Sports photography details
48
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography factors
Samsung WB30F Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competitors (269g)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average (128 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography details
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB30F as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (269g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than average (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Samsung WB30F
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSSamsung WB30F
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