Samsung WB30F vs Sony A7R II
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony A7R II 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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Announced June 2015
- Superseded the Sony A7R
- Replacement is Sony A7R III
Samsung WB30F vs Sony A7R II Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB30F versus Sony A7R II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the WB30F (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WB30F was announced 3 years earlier than the A7R II which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the WB30F matches up vs the A7R II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung WB30F vs Sony A7R II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB30F and Sony Alpha A7R II. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony A7R II
WB30F | A7R II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Samsung WB30F
A7R II | WB30F | |||
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Announced | June 2015 | January 2013 | More modern by 29 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony A7R II
WB30F | A7R II | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Samsung WB30F vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB30F has external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Check out the Samsung WB30F versus Sony A7R II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the WB30F compared to the A7R II.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and A7R II is 96 and 68 respectively.
Samsung WB30F vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB30F and A7R II.
All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB30F with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A7R II will offer extra detail with its extra 26MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged WB30F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony A7R II Specifications
Samsung WB30F | Sony Alpha A7R II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB30F | Sony Alpha A7R II |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2015-06-10 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 42 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 7974 x 5316 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 399 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | QVGA TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128 grams (0.28 lb) | 625 grams (1.38 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 98 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3434 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $180 | $2,913 |