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Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX100V

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Samsung WB30F
(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
Sony TX100V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony TX100V

 WB30F TX100V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung WB30F

 TX100V WB30F 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony TX100V

 WB30F TX100V 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB30F Portrait photography factors
Sony TX100V Portrait photography factors
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F Street photography highlights
Sony TX100V Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB30F Sports photography advice
Sony TX100V Sports photography advice
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB30F Travel photography information
Sony TX100V Travel photography information
69
lighter than others (128g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
provides focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (147g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
Landscape photography with Sony TX100V
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
Vlogging with Sony TX100V
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (147g)
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sony TX100V
 Samsung WB30FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
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