Pentax K100D vs Samsung WB30F

Here, we will be looking at the Pentax K100D versus Samsung WB30F, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the K100D (6MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the K100D (APS-C) and WB30F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The K100D was manufactured 7 years earlier than the WB30F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the K100D matches up vs the WB30F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K100D and Samsung WB30F. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K100D Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K100D features outer measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K100D versus Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the K100D compared to the WB30F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K100D and WB30F is 64 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K100D and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K100D due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung WB30F will resolve extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older K100D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.