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Samsung WB30F vs Sony T900

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung WB30F vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Samsung WB30F
(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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony T900 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung WB30F vs Sony T900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB30F was introduced 3 years after the T900 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WB30F grades versus the T900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony T900

 WB30F T900 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 48 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung WB30F

 T900 WB30F 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony T900

 WB30F T900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung WB30F vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB30F provides 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) while the Sony T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WB30F against the T900.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and T900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB30F and T900.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB30F to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent WB30F provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB30F Portrait photography details
Sony T900 Portrait photography details
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F Street photography advice
Sony T900 Street photography advice
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB30F Sports photography details
Sony T900 Sports photography details
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
Travel photography with Sony T900
69
lighter than average (128g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB30F Landscape photography advice
Sony T900 Landscape photography advice
43
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB30F Vlogging information
Sony T900 Vlogging information
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than average (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sony T900
 Samsung WB30FSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB30F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lb) 143 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $180 $300