Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX7V

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung WB30F and Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB30F was unveiled 18 months after the HX7V making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WB30F matches up against the HX7V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB30F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB30F Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB30F offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WB30F compared to the HX7V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and HX7V is 96 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB30F and HX7V.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of images although you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern WB30F provides a benefit in sensor innovation.