Samsung WB30F vs Sony A450

Below is a detailed overview of the Samsung WB30F vs Sony A450, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is fairly similar but the WB30F (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The WB30F was revealed 3 years later than the A450 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WB30F grades vs the A450 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB30F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB30F provides physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony A450 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB30F vs Sony A450 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WB30F compared to the A450.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB30F and A450 is 96 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB30F and A450.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB30F using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung WB30F will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher WB30F provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.