Samsung WB30F vs Sony QX30
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Launched September 2014
Photography Glossary Samsung WB30F vs Sony QX30 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung WB30F and Sony QX30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WB30F was manufactured 20 months earlier than the QX30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WB30F matches up versus the QX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB30F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony QX30
| WB30F | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | " | Larger display (+3") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Samsung WB30F
| QX30 | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2014 |  | January 2013 | More modern by 20 months |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony QX30
| WB30F | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung WB30F vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB30F has got external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung WB30F and Sony QX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the WB30F versus the QX30.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and QX30 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Samsung WB30F vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB30F and QX30.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony QX30 to render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged WB30F will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony QX30 Specifications
| Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
| Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2014-09-03 |
| Body design | Compact | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | - |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | QVGA TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | - | None |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 (60p, 30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 128 gr (0.28 pounds) | 193 gr (0.43 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
| 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 life | - | 200 pictures |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $180 | $348 |