Samsung WB30F vs Sony QX10
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony QX10 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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
- Introduced September 2013
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Lets look much closer at the Samsung WB30F versus Sony QX10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WB30F was introduced 8 months prior to the QX10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WB30F scores vs the QX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB30F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony QX10
| WB30F | QX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | " | Larger display (+3") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Samsung WB30F
| QX10 | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2013 |  | January 2013 | More modern by 8 months |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony QX10
| WB30F | QX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung WB30F vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB30F enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB30F and the QX10.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and QX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Samsung WB30F vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB30F and QX10.
As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony QX10 to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WB30F will be behind in sensor technology.
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony QX10 Specifications
| Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
| Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2013-09-04 |
| Physical type | Compact | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | - |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 0k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | QVGA TFT LCD | Depends on connected smartphone |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | - | None |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1440x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) | 105 gr (0.23 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| 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 | - | 220 shots |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $180 | $250 |