Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB30F
82 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Announced June 2013
(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
- Announced January 2013

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB30F Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB30F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and WB30F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

The Galaxy NX was brought out 6 months after the WB30F and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Galaxy NX scores versus the WB30F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung WB30F. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung WB30F
Galaxy NX | WB30F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung Galaxy NX
WB30F | Galaxy NX |
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung WB30F
Galaxy NX | WB30F | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX provides outside measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has dimensions 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 Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy NX vs the WB30F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and WB30F is 82 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and WB30F.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy NX featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung Galaxy NX will show more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Samsung Galaxy NX | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung Galaxy NX | Samsung WB30F |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-06-20 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.1-6.3 |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 4.8" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | HD TFT LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 495 gr (1.09 lbs) | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") | 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 | ||
Battery life | 440 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $1,300 | $180 |