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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Updated by Samsung NX200
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB30F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty similar but the NX100 (APS-C) and WB30F (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX100 was announced 3 years prior to the WB30F which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX100 scores versus the WB30F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Samsung WB30F

 NX100 WB30F 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung NX100

 WB30F NX100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013September 2010Newer by 28 months

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Samsung WB30F

 NX100 WB30F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX100 offers external dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has dimensions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the NX100 vs the WB30F.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and WB30F is 88 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX100 and WB30F.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX100 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung WB30F will offer you more detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged NX100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography info
73
manual focus
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
35
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX100
Street photography with Samsung WB30F
76
image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX100
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
60
image stabilization
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery power (420 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB30F Travel photography advice
66
better than average battery power (420 shots)
MP count decent (15MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX100
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
75
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (420 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX100
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
31
image stabilization
offers face detection autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung NX100Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX100 Samsung WB30F
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-09-14 2013-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology VGA AMOLED QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282 grams (0.62 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 563 not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $386 $180