Samsung WB30F vs Samsung WB850F

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.