Samsung WB30F vs Sony S950
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony S950 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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2009

Samsung WB30F vs Sony S950 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung WB30F versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The WB30F was revealed 3 years after the S950 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WB30F grades vs the S950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony S950 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB30F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony S950
WB30F | S950 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 48 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung WB30F
S950 | WB30F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony S950
WB30F | S950 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Samsung WB30F vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB30F has got outside 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) whilst the Sony S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung WB30F versus Sony S950 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WB30F compared to the S950.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB30F and S950 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB30F and S950.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB30F to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger WB30F provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB30F vs Sony S950 Specifications
Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | QVGA TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128g (0.28 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $180 | $130 |