Samsung WB30F vs Sony A6100
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![Samsung WB30F front Samsung WB30F front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-WB30F/Samsung-WB30F-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha a6100 front Sony Alpha a6100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-a6100/Sony-A6100-front.jpg)
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony A6100 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
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Revealed August 2019
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony A6100 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Samsung WB30F vs Sony A6100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the WB30F (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.
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The WB30F was manufactured 7 years earlier than the A6100 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WB30F scores versus the A6100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony A6100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB30F & Sony Alpha a6100. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB30F Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony A6100
WB30F | A6100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Samsung WB30F
A6100 | WB30F | |||
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Revealed | August 2019 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 80 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony A6100
WB30F | A6100 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Samsung WB30F vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB30F enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung WB30F vs Sony A6100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB30F vs the A6100.
![Samsung WB30F vs Sony A6100 size comparison Samsung WB30F vs Sony A6100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-WB30F-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6100-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and A6100 is 96 and 81 respectively.
![Samsung WB30F vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison Samsung WB30F vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-WB30F-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung WB30F vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB30F and A6100.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB30F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A6100 will deliver more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged WB30F is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
![Samsung WB30F vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison Samsung WB30F vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-WB30F-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung WB30F vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung WB30F vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung WB30F vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-WB30F-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony A6100 Specifications
Samsung WB30F | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB30F | Sony Alpha a6100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2019-08-28 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 32000 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 425 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | QVGA TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128 grams (0.28 lbs) | 396 grams (0.87 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
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 | - | 420 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $180 | $748 |