Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX55
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Introduced July 2011
Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX55 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX55, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe WB30F was brought out 18 months later than the TX55 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WB30F scores versus the TX55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX55 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB30F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB30F Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony TX55
WB30F | TX55 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | July 2011 | Fresher by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung WB30F
TX55 | WB30F | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony TX55
WB30F | TX55 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB30F provides external 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 TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WB30F vs the TX55.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB30F and TX55.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos however you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher WB30F will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2011-07-24 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | QVGA TFT LCD | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128g (0.28 pounds) | 109g (0.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $180 | $350 |