Samsung WB30F vs Sony A550

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Samsung WB30F and Sony A550, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the A550 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the WB30F (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The WB30F was brought out 3 years later than the A550 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WB30F matches up against the A550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB30F & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB30F Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB30F features outside 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) and the Sony A550 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB30F and Sony A550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB30F versus the A550.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and A550 is 96 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB30F and A550.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB30F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung WB30F will give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent WB30F should have an edge in sensor innovation.