Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB850F
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Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2012
Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB850F Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung WB30F and Samsung WB850F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Samsung. The image resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WB30F was revealed 13 months after the WB850F making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WB30F scores vs the WB850F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB30F and Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung WB850F
WB30F | WB850F | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung WB30F
WB850F | WB30F | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Samsung WB850F
WB30F | WB850F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB30F features outside 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) whilst the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Samsung WB30F and Samsung WB850F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WB30F compared to the WB850F.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and WB850F is 96 and 91 respectively.
Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB30F and WB850F.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher WB30F should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Samsung WB30F | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung WB30F | Samsung WB850F |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | QVGA TFT LCD | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $180 | $599 |