Samsung WB30F vs Sony H50
96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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69 Imaging
32 Features
25 Overall
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony H50 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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Announced January 2009
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Below, we are comparing the Samsung WB30F versus Sony H50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WB30F was announced 4 years after the H50 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WB30F scores versus the H50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Samsung WB30F vs Sony H50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB30F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony H50
| WB30F | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung WB30F
| H50 | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus |
Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony H50
| WB30F | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Samsung WB30F vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB30F features physical 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 H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check out the Samsung WB30F versus Sony H50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the WB30F versus the H50.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and H50 is 96 and 69 respectively.
Samsung WB30F vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB30F and H50.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB30F to resolve greater detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher WB30F will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony H50 Specifications
| Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2009-01-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/2.7-4.5 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | QVGA TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 9.10 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 | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 128 grams (0.28 lbs) | 547 grams (1.21 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $180 | $80 |
