Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX200V
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX200V 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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX200V Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Samsung WB30F versus Sony TX200V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WB30F was announced 12 months later than the TX200V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the WB30F grades vs the TX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony TX200V
| WB30F | TX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung WB30F
| TX200V | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3.3" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony TX200V
| WB30F | TX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB30F comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the WB30F versus the TX200V.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.
Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB30F and TX200V.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony TX200V to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger WB30F will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX200V Specifications
| Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-01-30 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 16MP | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | QVGA TFT LCD | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.10 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 128 gr (0.28 pounds) | 129 gr (0.28 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" 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 | ||
| Battery life | - | 220 photographs |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $180 | $500 |