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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(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
  • Launched April 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX740 HS
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung WB30F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was unveiled 4 years after the WB30F which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX730 HS scores against the WB30F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Samsung WB30F

 SX730 HS WB30F 
RevealedApril 2017January 2013Newer by 52 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon SX730 HS

 WB30F SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung WB30F

 SX730 HS WB30F 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS has got external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX730 HS versus the WB30F.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and WB30F is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to offer you more detail having an extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography features
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography features
48
has manual focus
good MP (20.3MP)
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography factors
Samsung WB30F Street photography factors
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography factors
Samsung WB30F Sports photography factors
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography info
Samsung WB30F Travel photography info
72
lighter than competition (300g)
has bluetooth
good MP (20.3MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (128g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX730 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
50
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging advice
Samsung WB30F Vlogging advice
74
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no external mic port
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Samsung WB30F
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSSamsung WB30F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Samsung WB30F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-04-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 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 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $399 $180