Samsung WB30F vs Sony A580

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung WB30F vs Sony A580, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the A580 (16MP) is fairly close but the WB30F (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The WB30F was manufactured 20 months after the A580 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WB30F grades versus the A580 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB30F & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB30F Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB30F features physical 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 A580 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the WB30F and the A580.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and A580 is 96 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB30F and A580.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The WB30F comes with the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The more recent WB30F provides an advantage in sensor innovation.