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Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX9V

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX9V Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB30F and Sony HX9V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB30F was manufactured 18 months later than the HX9V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WB30F scores vs the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony HX9V

 WB30F HX9V 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung WB30F

 HX9V WB30F 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony HX9V

 WB30F HX9V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB30F provides external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB30F and Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the WB30F versus the HX9V.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB30F and HX9V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB30F and HX9V.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent WB30F will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
Travel photography with Sony HX9V
69
lighter than competition (128 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average (245 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sony HX9V
 Samsung WB30FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB30F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $180 $328