Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB30F
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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Announced January 2013
(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
- Released January 2013

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB30F Overview
Below is a extensive review of the Samsung NX300M versus Samsung WB30F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and WB30F (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

The NX300M was brought out within a month of the WB30F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NX300M matches up versus the WB30F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300M and Samsung WB30F. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung WB30F
NX300M | WB30F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 768k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+538k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung NX300M
WB30F | NX300M |
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Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Samsung WB30F
NX300M | WB30F | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same generation |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300M features outside dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung NX300M versus Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the NX300M compared to the WB30F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and WB30F is 86 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and WB30F.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX300M because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX300M will result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Samsung NX300M | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX300M | Samsung WB30F |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-03 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | 247 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-6.3 |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 768k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 331g (0.73 lb) | 128g (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $699 | $180 |