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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung ST6500 versus Samsung WB30F, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Samsung. The image resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was manufactured 23 months before the WB30F making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the ST6500 matches up against the WB30F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Samsung WB30F

 ST6500 WB30F 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung ST6500

 WB30F ST6500 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Samsung WB30F

 ST6500 WB30F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST6500 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST6500 versus Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the ST6500 against the WB30F.

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and WB30F is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST6500 and WB30F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older ST6500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography features
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Street photography details
Samsung WB30F Street photography details
50
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
29
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB30F Travel photography factors
74
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
43
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
32
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung ST6500Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST6500 Samsung WB30F
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch - $180