Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB30F
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
- 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
- Announced December 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Released January 2013
Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB30F Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung EX2F and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and WB30F (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX2F was released very close to the WB30F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX2F scores versus the WB30F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung EX2F and Samsung WB30F. The complete galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung WB30F
EX2F | WB30F | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung EX2F
WB30F | EX2F | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung WB30F
EX2F | WB30F | |||
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Released | December 2012 | January 2013 | Similar generation | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung EX2F provides physical measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung EX2F and Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX2F compared to the WB30F.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and WB30F is 90 and 96 respectively.
Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and WB30F.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX2F featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung WB30F will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively.
Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Samsung EX2F | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung EX2F | Samsung WB30F |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-12-18 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-80mm (3.3x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.4-2.7 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 0 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | AMOLED | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | - | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 294g (0.65 pounds) | 128g (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 48 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 209 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $478 | $180 |