• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 240.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung WB30F advantages over Canon A2500

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    240 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Canon A2500 advantages over Samsung WB30F

  • Less expensive
    $130 vs $180 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • 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
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Canon 110 HS

Samsung WB30F
Canon 110 HS
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 24p video
Canon A2500
Canon 110 HS
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out

Compared to Samsung ST200F

Samsung WB30F
Samsung ST200F
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
Canon A2500
Samsung ST200F
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compared to Canon 130 IS

Samsung WB30F
Canon 130 IS
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
Canon A2500
Canon 130 IS
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compared to Canon A2600

Samsung WB30F
Canon A2600
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
Canon A2500
Canon A2600
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Higher extended ISO

Compared to Canon 140 IS

Samsung WB30F
Canon 140 IS
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Thinner
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
Canon A2500
Canon 140 IS
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
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