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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W510

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W510 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W510 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung WB30F versus Sony W510, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB30F was manufactured 2 years after the W510 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the WB30F matches up against the W510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony W510

 WB30F W510 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung WB30F

 W510 WB30F 

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony W510

 WB30F W510 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB30F features 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) and the Sony W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WB30F versus the W510.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W510 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and W510 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB30F and W510.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB30F to produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger WB30F will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB30F Portrait photography features
Sony W510 Portrait photography features
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F Street photography info
Sony W510 Street photography info
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB30F Sports photography info
Sony W510 Sports photography info
45
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB30F Travel photography factors
Sony W510 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition in class (128g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB30F Landscape photography features
Sony W510 Landscape photography features
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
32
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB30F Vlogging info
Sony W510 Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sony W510
 Samsung WB30FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB30F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 128g (0.28 lb) 119g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $180 $99