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Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX55

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Samsung WB30F
(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
Sony TX55
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony TX55

 WB30F TX55 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung WB30F

 TX55 WB30F 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony TX55

 WB30F TX55 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F Street photography information
Sony TX55 Street photography information
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB30F Sports photography advice
Sony TX55 Sports photography advice
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB30F Travel photography highlights
Sony TX55 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
Landscape photography with Sony TX55
43
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
Vlogging with Sony TX55
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
34
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sony TX55
 Samsung WB30FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
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