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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX1 and Samsung WB30F, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and WB30F (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1 was launched 21 months later than the WB30F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX1 grades against the WB30F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung WB30F

 NX1 WB30F 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2013More recent by 21 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung NX1

 WB30F NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Samsung WB30F

 NX1 WB30F 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1 offers outside dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX1 versus the WB30F.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and WB30F is 66 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and WB30F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern NX1 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography highlights
80
focusing manually
megapixel count great (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography details
Samsung WB30F Street photography details
74
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment proof
lighter than competitors (550 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography info
Samsung WB30F Sports photography info
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count great (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography details
Samsung WB30F Travel photography details
74
lighter than competitors (550g)
environment proof
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count great (28 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography info
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count great (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
43
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB30F Vlogging highlights
34
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
lighter than competitors (550g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others in class (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung NX1Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX1 Samsung WB30F
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-15 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 28MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 6480 x 4320 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 209 -
Cross focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,036 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m (ISO 100) -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550g (1.21 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1900 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $1,500 $180