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Samsung WB30F vs Sony G3

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Samsung WB30F vs Sony G3 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony G3 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung WB30F and Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB30F was released 4 years after the G3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the WB30F matches up against the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony G3

 WB30F G3 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung WB30F

 G3 WB30F 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony G3

 WB30F G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung WB30F vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB30F has external dimensions 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 G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the WB30F against the G3.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony G3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and G3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB30F and G3.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB30F to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WB30F will have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
Portrait photography with Sony G3
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB30F Travel photography features
Sony G3 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (128g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB30F Vlogging information
Sony G3 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sony G3
 Samsung WB30FSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB30F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $200