Samsung WB30F vs Sony H20
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony H20 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Samsung WB30F vs Sony H20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB30F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony H20
WB30F | H20 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | May 2009 | More recent by 45 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung WB30F
H20 | WB30F | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony H20
WB30F | H20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Take a look at the Samsung WB30F vs Sony H20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and H20 is 96 and 87 respectively.
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.
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony H20 Specifications
Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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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 |