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Samsung WB30F vs Sony a1

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Samsung WB30F vs Sony a1 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 a1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony a1

 WB30F a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Samsung WB30F

 a1 WB30F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021January 2013Newer by 98 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k230kSharper display (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony a1

 WB30F a1 
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony a1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and a1 is 96 and 61 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB30F Portrait photography details
Sony a1 Portrait photography details
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
88
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/400 seconds)
MP count excellent (50MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F Street photography info
Sony a1 Street photography info
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB30F Sports photography advice
Sony a1 Sports photography advice
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (50 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (530 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB30F Travel photography advice
Sony a1 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others (128g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
73
great battery pack (530 CIPA)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count excellent (50MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB30F Landscape photography info
Sony a1 Landscape photography info
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
88
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (50MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment proof
great battery pack (530 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
Vlogging with Sony a1
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
36
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video res high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
includes external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sony a1
 Samsung WB30FSony Alpha a1
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