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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W370

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W370 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W370 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung WB30F vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB30F was introduced 3 years later than the W370 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the WB30F matches up versus the W370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony W370

 WB30F W370 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung WB30F

 W370 WB30F 

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony W370

 WB30F W370 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB30F comes with 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) while the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WB30F compared to the W370.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and W370 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB30F and W370.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB30F to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher WB30F is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB30F Portrait photography info
Sony W370 Portrait photography info
35
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F Street photography information
Sony W370 Street photography information
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB30F Sports photography details
Sony W370 Sports photography details
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB30F Travel photography factors
Sony W370 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
Vlogging with Sony W370
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sony W370
 Samsung WB30FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB30F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.6-5.6
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $180 $230