Samsung WB30F vs Sony S2100
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39 Features
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93 Imaging
35 Features
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2010
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Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung WB30F and Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WB30F was launched 3 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WB30F scores against the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony S2100
| WB30F | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung WB30F
| S2100 | WB30F |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony S2100
| WB30F | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Samsung WB30F vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB30F offers external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the WB30F versus the S2100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and S2100 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Samsung WB30F vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB30F and S2100.
As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB30F to give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger WB30F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony S2100 Specifications
| Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | QVGA TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 1s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1200s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.30 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $180 | $0 |