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Samsung WB30F vs Sony A900

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64

Samsung WB30F vs Sony A900 Key Specs

Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Introduced October 2008
  • Refreshed by Sony A99
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony A900 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Samsung WB30F versus Sony A900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and A900 (25MP) and the WB30F (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The WB30F was announced 4 years later than the A900 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WB30F matches up versus the A900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony A900

 WB30F A900 
IntroducedJanuary 2013October 2008More recent by 52 months

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Samsung WB30F

 A900 WB30F 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony A900

 WB30F A900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB30F vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB30F has outer 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 A900 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the WB30F vs the A900.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony A900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and A900 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB30F and A900.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB30F using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A900 will show extra detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent WB30F provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB30F Portrait photography info
Sony A900 Portrait photography info
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
71
has manual focus
MP count excellent (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB30F
Street photography with Sony A900
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
Sony A900 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count excellent (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB30F Travel photography factors
Sony A900 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
54
environment proofing
MP count excellent (25 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
Landscape photography with Sony A900
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count excellent (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
doesn't have liveview
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Vlogging camera
Sony A900 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
9
no video recording
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sony A900
 Samsung WB30FSony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB30F Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-01-07 2008-10-22
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 895g (1.97 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1431
Other
Battery life - 880 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots Single Dual
Launch cost $180 $2,736