Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX1

In this article, we are analyzing the Samsung WB30F and Sony TX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the WB30F (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor size.

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The WB30F was introduced 3 years later than the TX1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WB30F matches up vs the TX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB30F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB30F offers outer 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) and the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB30F and Sony TX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WB30F versus the TX1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and TX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB30F and TX1.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB30F using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung WB30F will result in greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent WB30F should have an advantage in sensor tech.