Samsung WB30F vs Sony A7R

Following is a complete overview of the Samsung WB30F and Sony A7R, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and A7R (36MP) and the WB30F (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The WB30F was launched 13 months before the A7R making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WB30F matches up versus the A7R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB30F and Sony Alpha A7R. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB30F offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB30F and Sony A7R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the WB30F vs the A7R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and A7R is 96 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB30F and A7R.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB30F because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 20MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged WB30F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.