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Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX30V

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX30V 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 HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX20V
  • Renewed by Sony HX50V
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX30V Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung WB30F versus Sony HX30V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB30F was introduced 11 months after the HX30V and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WB30F scores against the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony HX30V

 WB30F HX30V 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Samsung WB30F

 HX30V WB30F 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony HX30V

 WB30F HX30V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB30F has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB30F versus Sony HX30V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WB30F and the HX30V.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and HX30V is 96 and 90 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB30F and HX30V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX30V to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern WB30F will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F Street photography advice
Sony HX30V Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (254 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
Travel photography with Sony HX30V
69
lighter than competition (128 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others (254g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB30F Landscape photography information
Sony HX30V Landscape photography information
43
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB30F Vlogging information
Sony HX30V Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (254 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sony HX30V
 Samsung WB30FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB30F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 254 gr (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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
Battery life - 320 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $180 $420