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Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Renewed by Nikon A1000
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB30F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A900 was brought out 3 years later than the WB30F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A900 scores vs the WB30F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Samsung WB30F

 A900 WB30F 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2013Fresher by 39 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Nikon A900

 WB30F A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Samsung WB30F

 A900 WB30F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon A900 provides outside dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has measurements 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 time. The following is a front view size comparison of the A900 and the WB30F.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A900 and WB30F is 88 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and WB30F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon A900 to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer A900 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography information
40
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography info
Samsung WB30F Street photography info
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (289g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A900
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
56
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography information
Samsung WB30F Travel photography information
74
lighter than competitors (289g)
has bluetooth
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than others in class (128g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography features
49
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB30F Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors (289g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Samsung WB30F
 Nikon Coolpix A900Samsung WB30F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Samsung WB30F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-02-23 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289g (0.64 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $400 $180