Samsung WB30F vs Sony W310
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W310 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W310 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung WB30F vs Sony W310, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The WB30F was released 3 years after the W310 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WB30F matches up versus the W310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W310 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB30F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony W310
WB30F | W310 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 37 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung WB30F
W310 | WB30F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony W310
WB30F | W310 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Samsung WB30F vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB30F provides outer 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) while the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Examine the Samsung WB30F vs Sony W310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the WB30F vs the W310.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB30F and W310.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB30F to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher WB30F will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W310 Specifications
Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | QVGA TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
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 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128 grams (0.28 lbs) | 137 grams (0.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $180 | $150 |