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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX30V

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB1100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Launched January 2014
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX20V
  • Successor is Sony HX50V
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX30V Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung WB1100F and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB1100F was released 23 months after the HX30V which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WB1100F scores versus the HX30V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony HX30V

 WB1100F HX30V 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2012Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Samsung WB1100F

 HX30V WB1100F 
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony HX30V

 WB1100F HX30V 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB1100F provides external dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB1100F and the HX30V.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and HX30V is 67 and 90 respectively.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB1100F and HX30V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX30V to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent WB1100F should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography features
Sony HX30V Portrait photography features
37
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Street photography highlights
Sony HX30V Street photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (512 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Sports photography features
Sony HX30V Sports photography features
45
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
Travel photography with Sony HX30V
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (512g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (254g)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography features
Sony HX30V Landscape photography features
45
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB1100F
Vlogging with Sony HX30V
23
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others in class (512 grams)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB1100F and Sony HX30V
 Samsung WB1100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB1100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 512 grams (1.13 lbs) 254 grams (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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
Battery life - 320 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $250 $420