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Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Samsung WB30F

 SH100 WB30F 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung SH100

 WB30F SH100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Samsung WB30F

 SH100 WB30F 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

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

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SH100 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Street photography highlights
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography information
Samsung WB30F Sports photography information
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Travel photography highlights
71
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (128g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography highlights
37
great max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SH100
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
33
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
includes mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung SH100Samsung WB30F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SH100 Samsung WB30F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-04 2013-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4230 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 128g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $180