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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX3000
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
  • Released January 2013
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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Samsung NX2000 versus Samsung WB30F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and WB30F (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The NX2000 was introduced 11 months later than the WB30F and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NX2000 grades against the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Samsung WB30F

 NX2000 WB30F 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2013Fresher by 11 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung NX2000

 WB30F NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Samsung WB30F

 NX2000 WB30F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX2000 comes with physical measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the NX2000 vs the WB30F.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and WB30F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and WB30F.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX2000 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger NX2000 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography highlights
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
35
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX2000
Street photography with Samsung WB30F
77
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others (228g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography details
Samsung WB30F Sports photography details
61
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography features
Samsung WB30F Travel photography features
72
lighter than others (228 grams)
comes with focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography details
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
35
touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (228g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone port
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung NX2000Samsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX2000 Samsung WB30F
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-30 2013-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 -
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 21 -
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
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,152 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 228g (0.50 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $599 $180