Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB700

In this article, we are looking at the Samsung WB30F and Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB30F was revealed 2 years later than the WB700 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WB30F grades against the WB700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB30F and Samsung WB700. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB30F offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the WB30F versus the WB700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and WB700 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB30F and WB700.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB30F to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern WB30F will have an edge in sensor innovation.