Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB30F
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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Older Model is Samsung NX20
(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
- Announced January 2013

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB30F Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Samsung NX30 versus Samsung WB30F, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and WB30F (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

The NX30 was revealed 13 months later than the WB30F making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NX30 matches up versus the WB30F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 and Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung WB30F
NX30 | WB30F | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 13 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+806k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung NX30
WB30F | NX30 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Samsung WB30F
NX30 | WB30F | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX30 comes with physical measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX30 versus Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the NX30 and the WB30F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and WB30F is 75 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX30 and WB30F.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX30 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX30 will give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent NX30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Samsung NX30 | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX30 | Samsung WB30F |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-01-03 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DRIMeIV | - |
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 | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 247 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.1-6.3 |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,036 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | AMOLED | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.66x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | 375 grams (0.83 lb) | 128 grams (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 77 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1014 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1410 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $699 | $180 |