Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB150F
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Revealed April 2017
- Replaced the Canon SX720 HS
- Renewed by Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
- Announced January 2012

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB150F Overview
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").

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.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Samsung WB150F
SX730 HS | WB150F | |||
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Announced | April 2017 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 64 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon SX730 HS
WB150F | SX730 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung WB150F
SX730 HS | WB150F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
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.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
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.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Samsung WB150F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Samsung WB150F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2017-04-06 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | 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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.9 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 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 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 300 gr (0.66 pounds) | 188 gr (0.41 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $399 | $230 |