Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX66
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX66 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
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Launched February 2012
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Below, we will be looking at the Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX66, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WB30F was manufactured 11 months after the TX66 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WB30F grades vs the TX66 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB30F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony TX66
| WB30F | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | February 2012 | Newer by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung WB30F
| TX66 | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3.3" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+1000k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony TX66
| WB30F | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB30F provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the WB30F compared to the TX66.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB30F and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB30F and TX66.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony TX66 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher WB30F is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX66 Specifications
| Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | QVGA TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.10 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 (60, 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 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| 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 Overall 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 | - | 250 pictures |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $180 | $350 |