Samsung WB30F vs Sony A7

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung WB30F and Sony A7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and A7 (24MP) and the WB30F (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

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The WB30F was brought out 12 months prior to the A7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WB30F matches up against the A7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB30F and Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB30F provides outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB30F and Sony A7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the WB30F vs the A7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB30F and A7 is 96 and 78 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB30F and A7.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB30F due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7 will produce more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older WB30F will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.