Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX10V
96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
36
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
43
Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX10V 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Announced February 2012
- Renewed by Sony HX20V
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX10V Overview
The following is a extended review of the Samsung WB30F versus Sony HX10V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WB30F was unveiled 11 months after the HX10V so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the WB30F grades versus the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX10V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB30F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB30F Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony HX10V
| WB30F | HX10V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | February 2012 | Newer by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Samsung WB30F
| HX10V | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony HX10V
| WB30F | HX10V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB30F enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung WB30F versus Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WB30F versus the HX10V.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and HX10V is 96 and 91 respectively.
Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB30F and HX10V.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX10V to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent WB30F will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesStreet Comparison
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope CameraSports Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneTravel Comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthLandscape Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsVlogging Comparison
Photography Glossary
Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX10V Specifications
| Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | QVGA TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 128g (0.28 lbs) | 234g (0.52 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| 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 life | - | 320 photographs |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $180 | $616 |