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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W220

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W220 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W220 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung WB30F versus Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB30F was launched 4 years after the W220 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WB30F scores vs the W220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony W220

 WB30F W220 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung WB30F

 W220 WB30F 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony W220

 WB30F W220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB30F features outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB30F compared to the W220.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB30F and W220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB30F and W220.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB30F to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent WB30F provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB30F Portrait photography factors
Sony W220 Portrait photography factors
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB30F Sports photography details
Sony W220 Sports photography details
45
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB30F Travel photography information
Sony W220 Travel photography information
69
lighter than average in class (128g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB30F Landscape photography highlights
Sony W220 Landscape photography highlights
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
Vlogging with Sony W220
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sony W220
 Samsung WB30FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB30F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $160