Samsung WB30F vs Sony A9

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung WB30F and Sony A9, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and A9 (24MP) and the WB30F (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB30F was released 5 years before the A9 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WB30F grades vs the A9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB30F & Sony Alpha A9. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB30F Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB30F enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony A9 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WB30F vs the A9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and A9 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB30F and A9.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB30F because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A9 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older WB30F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.