Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX7
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95 Imaging
33 Features
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX7 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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Released January 2010
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Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung WB30F and Sony TX7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the WB30F (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WB30F was unveiled 3 years later than the TX7 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WB30F scores versus the TX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony TX7
| WB30F | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung WB30F
| TX7 | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony TX7
| WB30F | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB30F features 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 TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WB30F compared to the TX7.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB30F and TX7 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB30F and TX7.
All in all, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB30F having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung WB30F will provide you with more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent WB30F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX7 Specifications
| Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2013-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | QVGA TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 128g (0.28 pounds) | 149g (0.33 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| 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 ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $180 | $300 |