Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung WB30F

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung WB30F, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and WB30F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-10 was announced 7 years earlier than the WB30F which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GX-10 grades vs the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-10 comes with exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-10 and the WB30F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and WB30F is 59 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-10 and WB30F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-10 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung WB30F will give you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.