Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB30F
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB30F 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
- Launched April 2017
- Earlier Model is Canon SX720 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX740 HS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Samsung WB30F
SX730 HS | WB30F | |||
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Revealed | April 2017 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 52 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon SX730 HS
WB30F | SX730 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung WB30F
SX730 HS | WB30F | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Samsung WB30F | |
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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 |