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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(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
Samsung WB50F
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung WB50F

 NX30 WB50F 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k460kSharper display (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung NX30

 WB50F NX30 

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Samsung WB50F

 NX30 WB50F 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2014Same generation
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and WB50F is 75 and 92 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX30
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
37
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX30 Street photography advice
Samsung WB50F Street photography advice
75
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 Sports photography info
Samsung WB50F Sports photography info
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 Travel photography information
Samsung WB50F Travel photography information
74
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse mode
69
lighter than others in class (207g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography information
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB50F Vlogging highlights
75
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
does not have image stabilization
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Samsung WB50F
 Samsung NX30Samsung WB50F
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