Samsung WB30F vs Sony RX100 IV

Following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung WB30F and Sony RX100 IV, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is very close but the WB30F (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The WB30F was introduced 3 years earlier than the RX100 IV which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WB30F matches up against the RX100 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB30F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB30F Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB30F has got physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the WB30F against the RX100 IV.

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

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB30F and RX100 IV.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB30F having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 IV will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WB30F will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.