Samsung WB30F vs Sony W530

Lets look closer at the Samsung WB30F vs Sony W530, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB30F was introduced 2 years after the W530 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WB30F matches up against the W530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB30F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB30F has physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WB30F and the W530.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB30F and W530.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung WB30F to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher WB30F is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.