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Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2010
Samsung WB30F
(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
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB30F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Samsung. The resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very similar but the NX5 (APS-C) and WB30F (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX5 was launched 3 years earlier than the WB30F which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX5 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 simple highlight of how the NX5 matches up versus the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Samsung WB30F

 NX5 WB30F 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung NX5

 WB30F NX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2010More modern by 31 months

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Samsung WB30F

 NX5 WB30F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX5 has got outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB30F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NX5 and the WB30F.

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and WB30F is 80 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX5 and WB30F.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX5 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung WB30F will offer more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography highlights
73
focusing manually
decent MP (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 Street photography factors
Samsung WB30F Street photography factors
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (499g)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (128g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
52
decent MP (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery life (400 shots)
decent MP (15MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (499g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors (128g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB30F as a Vlogging camera
24
comes with face detect autofocus
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors (499g)
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung NX5Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX5 Samsung WB30F
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-01 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $499 $180