Samsung WB30F vs Sony RX1R
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony RX1R Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Launched June 2013
- Newer Model is Sony RX1R II
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB30F and Sony RX1R, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the WB30F (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WB30F was launched 5 months earlier than the RX1R so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WB30F matches up against the RX1R for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB30F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB30F Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony RX1R
| WB30F | RX1R |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Samsung WB30F
| RX1R | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony RX1R
| WB30F | RX1R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | June 2013 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Samsung WB30F vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about 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") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WB30F compared to the RX1R.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and RX1R is 96 and 79 respectively.
Samsung WB30F vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB30F and RX1R.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB30F due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1R will show extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony RX1R Specifications
| Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2013-06-26 |
| Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/2.0 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | QVGA TFT LCD | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 128 grams (0.28 lb) | 482 grams (1.06 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 91 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 2537 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 270 photographs |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $180 | $2,798 |