• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 840.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • 20.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon SX30 IS advantages over Samsung WB2200F

  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/3200 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Samsung WB2200F advantages over Canon SX30 IS

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,200 mm vs 840 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 600 vs 370 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.3 vs 14.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    20 mm vs 24 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    6.8 fps vs 1.3 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Sony HX100V

Canon SX30 IS
Sony HX100V
  • $440
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Hot shoe
  • Wider angle lens
  • $312
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Integrated ND filter

Compare Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX100V

Samsung WB2200F
Sony HX100V
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $312
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX100V

Compared to Canon SX40 HS

Canon SX30 IS
Canon SX40 HS
  • $440
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $342
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX40 HS

Samsung WB2200F
Canon SX40 HS
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $342
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung WB2200F vs Canon SX40 HS

Compared to Sony HX200V

Canon SX30 IS
Sony HX200V
  • $440
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Hot shoe
  • Wider angle lens
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX200V

Samsung WB2200F
Sony HX200V
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung WB2200F vs Sony HX200V

Compared to Panasonic FZ70

Canon SX30 IS
Panasonic FZ70
  • $440
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Faster shutter
  • $660
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • RAW file ability

Compare Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ70

Samsung WB2200F
Panasonic FZ70
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $660
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Hot shoe

Compare Samsung WB2200F vs Panasonic FZ70

Compared to Olympus SP-100

Canon SX30 IS
Olympus SP-100
  • $440
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Hot shoe
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus SP-100

Samsung WB2200F
Olympus SP-100
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less shutter lag
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Samsung WB2200F vs Olympus SP-100

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