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Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB30F front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB800F Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung WB30F and Samsung WB800F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Samsung. The image resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB30F was manufactured very close to the WB800F which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the WB30F grades against the WB800F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung WB800F

 WB30F WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Samsung WB30F

 WB800F WB30F 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Samsung WB800F

 WB30F WB800F 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB30F enjoys 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 WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the WB30F and the WB800F.

Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB30F and WB800F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB30F and WB800F.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB30F
Street photography with Samsung WB800F
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB30F Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Sports photography highlights
45
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (128g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average in class (218g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB30F Landscape photography info
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography info
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB30F Vlogging advice
Samsung WB800F Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
35
relatively wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Samsung WB800F
 Samsung WB30FSamsung WB800F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung WB30F Samsung WB800F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $180 $300