Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB150F

Below is a complete review of the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and WB150F (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was manufactured 5 years later than the WB150F and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX730 HS scores versus the WB150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Samsung WB150F. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS has got physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung WB150F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX730 HS against the WB150F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and WB150F is 88 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and WB150F.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to offer extra detail due to its extra 6.3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.