Samsung WB30F vs Sony A390

Here, we are comparing the Samsung WB30F and Sony A390, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the A390 (14MP) is very comparable but the WB30F (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The WB30F was manufactured 2 years after the A390 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WB30F grades vs the A390 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB30F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB30F has physical measurements 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 A390 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the WB30F versus the A390.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and A390 is 96 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB30F and A390.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB30F due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung WB30F will provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer WB30F will have a benefit in sensor innovation.