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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W330

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W330 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB30F versus Sony W330, 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 W330 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB30F was revealed 3 years after the W330 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WB30F matches up vs the W330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony W330

 WB30F W330 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung WB30F

 W330 WB30F 

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony W330

 WB30F W330 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB30F provides outside measurements 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 W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WB30F vs the W330.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W330 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB30F and W330.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB30F to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WB30F is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB30F Portrait photography details
Sony W330 Portrait photography details
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB30F Sports photography information
Sony W330 Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14MP)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
Travel photography with Sony W330
69
lighter than others in class (128g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB30F Landscape photography features
Sony W330 Landscape photography features
43
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
37
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB30F Vlogging details
Sony W330 Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
26
fairly wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sony W330
 Samsung WB30FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB30F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 128 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $180 $170