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Samsung WB30F vs Sony A7R II

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Samsung WB30F vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Samsung WB30F
(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
Sony A7R II
(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  • Superseded the Sony A7R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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony A7R II

 WB30F A7R II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Samsung WB30F

 A7R II WB30F 
AnnouncedJune 2015January 2013More modern by 29 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony A7R II

 WB30F A7R II 
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony A7R II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
Portrait photography with Sony A7R II
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
85
you can focus manually
resolution is fantastic (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB30F
Street photography with Sony A7R II
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
81
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
bad battery power (290 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (128g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
weather sealing
resolution is fantastic (42MP)
bad battery power (290 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB30F Landscape photography details
Sony A7R II Landscape photography details
43
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
bad battery power (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
Vlogging with Sony A7R II
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sony A7R II
 Samsung WB30FSony Alpha A7R II
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