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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
Samsung WB30F
(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
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB30F Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung WB30F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was revealed 2 months later than the WB30F and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Galaxy Camera matches up against the WB30F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung WB30F

 Galaxy Camera WB30F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 WB30F Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung WB30F

 Galaxy Camera WB30F 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera offers external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has specifications 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung WB30F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera compared to the WB30F.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and WB30F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and WB30F.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Sports photography highlights
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
43
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging advice
Samsung WB30F Vlogging advice
37
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
lighter than others in class (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSamsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Samsung WB30F
Alternative name Wi-Fi -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-02-19 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AEB
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)
Highest 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300g (0.66 lb) 128g (0.28 lb)
Physical 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 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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $450 $180