Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX100V
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX100V 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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Announced January 2011
Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX100V Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Samsung WB30F versus Sony TX100V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WB30F was unveiled 2 years after the TX100V which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WB30F grades vs the TX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX100V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB30F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony TX100V
WB30F | TX100V | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2011 | More modern by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung WB30F
TX100V | WB30F | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony TX100V
WB30F | TX100V | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB30F has got physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung WB30F versus Sony TX100V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the WB30F versus the TX100V.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.
Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB30F and TX100V.
As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer WB30F should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | QVGA TFT LCD | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128 gr (0.28 lb) | 147 gr (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $180 | $380 |