Samsung WB30F vs Sony RX100

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung WB30F and Sony RX100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is pretty similar but the WB30F (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB30F was announced 5 months after the RX100 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WB30F matches up against the RX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB30F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB30F Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB30F enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WB30F compared to the RX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB30F and RX100 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB30F and RX100.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB30F with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 will offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.