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Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB30F front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

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
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB350F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB30F was brought out 12 months prior to the WB350F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the WB30F scores against the WB350F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung WB350F

 WB30F WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Samsung WB30F

 WB350F WB30F 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Samsung WB350F

 WB30F WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB30F has outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WB30F and the WB350F.

Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB30F and WB350F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB30F and WB350F.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older WB30F will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB30F Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography advice
35
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F Street photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Street photography highlights
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (276g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
45
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (128g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (276 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB30F Landscape photography details
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography details
43
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB30F Vlogging info
Samsung WB350F Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
34
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (276g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Samsung WB350F
 Samsung WB30FSamsung WB350F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung WB30F Samsung WB350F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 pounds) 276g (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $180 $260