Samsung WB30F vs Sony NEX-C3
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced August 2011
- Old Model is Sony NEX-3
- Updated by Sony NEX-F3
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In this write-up, we are looking at the Samsung WB30F vs Sony NEX-C3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is very similar but the WB30F (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WB30F was released 17 months after the NEX-C3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WB30F scores against the NEX-C3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony NEX-C3
| WB30F | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | August 2011 | More modern by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Samsung WB30F
| NEX-C3 | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony NEX-C3
| WB30F | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Samsung WB30F vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB30F offers external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WB30F against the NEX-C3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and NEX-C3 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Samsung WB30F vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB30F and NEX-C3.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The WB30F uses the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF harder. The younger WB30F will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
| Samsung WB30F | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung WB30F | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2011-08-22 |
| 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 | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | QVGA TFT LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 128g (0.28 lb) | 225g (0.50 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1083 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 400 pictures |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $180 | $343 |