Samsung WB30F vs Sony a1
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony a1 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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 50MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Sony E Mount
- 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
- Announced January 2021
Samsung WB30F vs Sony a1 Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung WB30F vs Sony a1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the WB30F (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WB30F was manufactured 9 years prior to the a1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the WB30F matches up against the a1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung WB30F vs Sony a1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB30F & Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB30F Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony a1
WB30F | a1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Samsung WB30F
a1 | WB30F | |||
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Announced | January 2021 | January 2013 | Newer by 98 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 230k | Sharper display (+1210k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony a1
WB30F | a1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung WB30F vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB30F enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony a1 has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung WB30F vs Sony a1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the WB30F compared to the a1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and a1 is 96 and 61 respectively.
Samsung WB30F vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB30F and a1.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB30F due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony a1 will deliver more detail due to its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged WB30F is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony a1 Specifications
Samsung WB30F | Sony Alpha a1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB30F | Sony Alpha a1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2021-01-26 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 megapixel | 50 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 8640 x 5760 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 32000 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 759 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 133 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | QVGA TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 9,437 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.9x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 30.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/400 seconds |
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) | 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 7680x4320 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128 gr (0.28 lb) | 737 gr (1.62 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 530 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | One | Two |
Launch pricing | $180 | $6,498 |