Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX9V
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX9V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB30F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony HX9V
WB30F | HX9V | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung WB30F
HX9V | WB30F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony HX9V
WB30F | HX9V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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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 |