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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB30F Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Samsung WB30F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was unveiled 4 months before the WB30F and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades vs the WB30F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Samsung WB30F

 Galaxy Camera 4G WB30F 
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 WB30F Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung WB30F

 Galaxy Camera 4G WB30F 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2013Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G comes with exterior dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G vs the WB30F.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and WB30F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and WB30F.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images although you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
45
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than others (305 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others (128 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography info
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography info
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging factors
Samsung WB30F Vlogging factors
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (305 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than others (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSamsung WB30F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-29 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution - 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 8s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $550 $180