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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Older Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX730 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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB30F Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung WB30F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was launched 3 years later than the WB30F and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX720 HS grades versus the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Samsung WB30F

 SX720 HS WB30F 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2013Fresher by 38 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon SX720 HS

 WB30F SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung WB30F

 SX720 HS WB30F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS has physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX720 HS vs the WB30F.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and WB30F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and WB30F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX720 HS to render more detail utilizing its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX720 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
47
manual focus
decent MP (20.3MP)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (270g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography features
Samsung WB30F Sports photography features
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB30F Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competition (270g)
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (128 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography factors
50
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB30F Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (270 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Samsung WB30F
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSSamsung WB30F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-02-18 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 gr (0.60 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" 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 250 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $379 $180