Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB30F
93 Imaging
51 Features
68 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Launched March 2014
(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

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB30F Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX mini versus Samsung WB30F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and WB30F (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

The NX mini was manufactured 15 months after the WB30F making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX mini scores against the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini & Samsung WB30F. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung WB30F
NX mini | WB30F | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 15 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung NX mini
WB30F | NX mini |
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Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Samsung WB30F
NX mini | WB30F | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX mini has outer dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Samsung NX mini versus Samsung WB30F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX mini and the WB30F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and WB30F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and WB30F.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX mini due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4.5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern NX mini will have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Samsung NX mini | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX mini | Samsung WB30F |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-03-19 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.5 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 21 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX-M | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.1-6.3 |
Number of lenses | 2 | - |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash options | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200s | - |
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, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) | 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 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 196 gr (0.43 lb) | 128 gr (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 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 | ||
Battery life | 650 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | B740 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $530 | $180 |