Samsung WB30F vs Sony RX100 V

In this article, we will be looking at the Samsung WB30F vs Sony RX100 V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is pretty comparable but the WB30F (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB30F was released 4 years earlier than the RX100 V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WB30F scores vs the RX100 V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB30F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB30F enjoys outer dimensions 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 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB30F vs Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB30F against the RX100 V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and RX100 V is 96 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB30F and RX100 V.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB30F due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 V will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged WB30F will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.