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Samsung WB30F vs Sony H20

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Samsung WB30F vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Samsung WB30F
(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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Introduced May 2009
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony H20 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung WB30F vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB30F was brought out 3 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WB30F grades against the H20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony H20

 WB30F H20 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2009More recent by 45 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung WB30F

 H20 WB30F 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony H20

 WB30F H20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung WB30F vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB30F has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WB30F compared to the H20.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony H20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and H20 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB30F and H20.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB30F to provide more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern WB30F should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F Street photography information
Sony H20 Street photography information
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (250 grams)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB30F Travel photography info
Sony H20 Travel photography info
69
lighter than others in class (128g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
great zoom (380mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (250g)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB30F Landscape photography info
Sony H20 Landscape photography info
43
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than others in class (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average (250 grams)
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sony H20
 Samsung WB30FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB30F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-05-14
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $180 $249