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Samsung WB30F vs Sony RX100 III

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
77
Overall
61

Samsung WB30F vs Sony RX100 III 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 II
  • Newer Model is Sony RX100 IV
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony RX100 III Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Samsung WB30F and Sony RX100 III, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is very close but the WB30F (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The WB30F was revealed 16 months before the RX100 III making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WB30F matches up vs the RX100 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony RX100 III

 WB30F RX100 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Samsung WB30F

 RX100 III WB30F 
AnnouncedMay 2014January 2013More modern by 16 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony RX100 III

 WB30F RX100 III 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung WB30F vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB30F offers external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the WB30F compared to the RX100 III.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony RX100 III size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and RX100 III is 96 and 89 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony RX100 III top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB30F and RX100 III.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB30F using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 III will result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged WB30F will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony RX100 III sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sony RX100 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB30F Portrait photography features
Sony RX100 III Portrait photography features
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F Street photography factors
Sony RX100 III Street photography factors
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (290 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB30F Sports photography features
Sony RX100 III Sports photography features
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
Travel photography with Sony RX100 III
69
lighter than others (128 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
85
lighter than competitors in class (290g)
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB30F Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 III Landscape photography features
43
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
73
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
Vlogging with Sony RX100 III
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
80
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (290g)
lack of external microphone port
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony RX100 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sony RX100 III
 Samsung WB30FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB30F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-05-15
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 290 grams (0.64 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 495
Other
Battery life - 320 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $748