Samsung WB30F vs Sony TX9

Below is a complete analysis of the Samsung WB30F versus Sony TX9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB30F was introduced 2 years later than the TX9 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WB30F matches up versus the TX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB30F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB30F provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB30F versus Sony TX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the WB30F and the TX9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB30F and TX9.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB30F to give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger WB30F should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.