Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB50F

Its time to look closer at the Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB50F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Samsung. The image resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB30F was brought out 12 months earlier than the WB50F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the WB30F grades versus the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB30F & Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB30F Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB30F has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WB30F versus the WB50F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB30F and WB50F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB30F and WB50F.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older WB30F will be behind with regard to sensor tech.