Samsung WB30F vs Sony NEX-F3
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Replaced the Sony NEX-C3
- Successor is Sony NEX-3N
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Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung WB30F and Sony NEX-F3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is very comparable but the WB30F (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe WB30F was released 5 months later than the NEX-F3 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the WB30F matches up vs the NEX-F3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony NEX-F3
| WB30F | NEX-F3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Samsung WB30F
| NEX-F3 | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony NEX-F3
| WB30F | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | August 2012 | Same age |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Samsung WB30F vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB30F features outside 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 NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the WB30F vs the NEX-F3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB30F and NEX-F3 is 96 and 86 respectively.
Samsung WB30F vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB30F and NEX-F3.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor sizing. The WB30F provides the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field tougher.
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
| Samsung WB30F | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung WB30F | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2013-01-07 | 2012-08-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | QVGA TFT LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 128g (0.28 pounds) | 314g (0.69 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1114 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 470 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $180 | $470 |
