Samsung WB30F vs Sony A7R II

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.

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.

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.

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.