Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB30F

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung WB30F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was announced 5 years later than the WB30F and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX740 HS grades against the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS provides external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX740 HS against the WB30F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and WB30F is 88 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to give more detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.