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Samsung WB30F vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65

Samsung WB30F vs Sony NEX-6 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Later Model is Sony A6000
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Samsung WB30F versus Sony NEX-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is very similar but the WB30F (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The WB30F was introduced 2 months before the NEX-6 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WB30F grades against the NEX-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony NEX-6

 WB30F NEX-6 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Samsung WB30F

 NEX-6 WB30F 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony NEX-6

 WB30F NEX-6 
LaunchedJanuary 2013March 2013Similar generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Samsung WB30F vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung WB30F enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WB30F vs the NEX-6.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and NEX-6 is 96 and 85 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB30F and NEX-6.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The WB30F has got the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB30F Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography information
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F Street photography features
Sony NEX-6 Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
78
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (345g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB30F Sports photography details
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography details
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
66
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB30F Travel photography details
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography details
69
lighter than others in class (128g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
75
lighter than others in class (345g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB30F Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography advice
43
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB30F Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
32
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (345 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sony NEX-6
 Samsung WB30FSony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB30F Sony Alpha NEX-6
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-03-25
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 pounds) 345g (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1018
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $365