Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB30F

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX100 & Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.

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.

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

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.