Samsung WB30F vs Sony RX100 VI

In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung WB30F and Sony RX100 VI, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is relatively close but the WB30F (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") come with different sensor sizes.

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The WB30F was released 6 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WB30F grades versus the RX100 VI with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB30F has got outer 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) while the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB30F and Sony RX100 VI in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the WB30F versus the RX100 VI.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB30F and RX100 VI is 96 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB30F and RX100 VI.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB30F due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 VI will render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older WB30F will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.