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Samsung WB30F vs Sony A7S III

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Samsung WB30F vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Launched July 2020
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7S II
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB30F vs Sony A7S III Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung WB30F and Sony A7S III, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the WB30F (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The WB30F was brought out 8 years prior to the A7S III and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WB30F grades against the A7S III for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony A7S III

 WB30F A7S III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Samsung WB30F

 A7S III WB30F 
LaunchedJuly 2020January 2013More recent by 91 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k230kCrisper screen (+1210k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony A7S III

 WB30F A7S III 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Samsung WB30F vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB30F features external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony A7S III has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

See the Samsung WB30F and Sony A7S III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the WB30F versus the A7S III.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and A7S III is 96 and 61 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB30F and A7S III.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB30F due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung WB30F will give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older WB30F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB30F Portrait photography details
Sony A7S III Portrait photography details
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
you can focus manually
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F Street photography advice
Sony A7S III Street photography advice
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
Sports photography with Sony A7S III
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (600 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (128 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
good battery pack (600 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
selfie friendly display
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB30F Landscape photography advice
Sony A7S III Landscape photography advice
43
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery pack (600 shots)
has double storage slots
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB30F Vlogging features
Sony A7S III Vlogging features
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sony A7S III
 Samsung WB30FSony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB30F Sony Alpha A7S III
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-01-07 2020-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz XR
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 3200 102400
Max enhanced ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 759
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 pounds) 699 grams (1.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 600 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots One Two
Pricing at release $180 $3,499