Samsung WB30F vs Sony RX100 VA

The following is a extended assessment of the Samsung WB30F and Sony RX100 VA, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is very comparable but the WB30F (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The WB30F was unveiled 6 years prior to the RX100 VA 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 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WB30F grades against the RX100 VA in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB30F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB30F comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Samsung WB30F and Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the WB30F vs the RX100 VA.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and RX100 VA is 96 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB30F and RX100 VA.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB30F with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 VA will produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged WB30F will be behind with regard to sensor tech.