Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB30F

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB30F, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was introduced 24 months prior to the WB30F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SH100 matches up against the WB30F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SH100 and Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SH100 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SH100 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SH100 vs the WB30F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH100 and WB30F is 99 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SH100 and WB30F.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB30F to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SH100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.