Samsung WB30F vs Sony a5000

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung WB30F versus Sony a5000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is pretty close but the WB30F (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB30F was announced 12 months earlier than the a5000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WB30F grades versus the a5000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB30F and Sony Alpha a5000. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB30F has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB30F versus Sony a5000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WB30F and the a5000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and a5000 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB30F and a5000.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB30F with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony a5000 will render more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older WB30F will be behind in sensor innovation.