Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB50F
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63 Features
85 Overall
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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Launched January 2014
- Succeeded the Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2014
Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB50F Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Samsung NX30 and Samsung WB50F, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and WB50F (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX30 was introduced at a similar time to the WB50F and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the NX30 grades vs the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX30 and Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung WB50F
NX30 | WB50F | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 460k | Sharper display (+576k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung NX30
WB50F | NX30 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Samsung WB50F
NX30 | WB50F | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | January 2014 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX30 comes with outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).
Look at the Samsung NX30 and Samsung WB50F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX30 compared to the WB50F.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and WB50F is 75 and 92 respectively.
Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX30 and WB50F.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX30 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX30 will produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively.
Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Samsung NX30 | Samsung WB50F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX30 | Samsung WB50F |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-01-03 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIMeIV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 247 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-6.3 |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,036k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | AMOLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.66x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 375 grams (0.83 lbs) | 207 grams (0.46 lbs) |
Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
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 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1410 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $699 | $180 |