Samsung WB30F vs Sony RX1R II

Below, we are looking at the Samsung WB30F versus Sony RX1R II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the WB30F (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The WB30F was unveiled 3 years before the RX1R II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the WB30F grades versus the RX1R II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB30F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB30F Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB30F features outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the WB30F and the RX1R II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB30F and RX1R II is 96 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB30F and RX1R II.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB30F using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R II will show more detail having an extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged WB30F will be behind in sensor tech.