Samsung WB30F vs Sony W550
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced July 2011
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Here, we will be matching up the Samsung WB30F vs Sony W550, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WB30F was released 18 months later than the W550 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WB30F grades against the W550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony W550
| WB30F | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | July 2011 | More recent by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung WB30F
| W550 | WB30F |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony W550
| WB30F | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Samsung WB30F vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB30F comes with external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W550 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the WB30F against the W550.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Samsung WB30F vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB30F and W550.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung WB30F to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern WB30F will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W550 Specifications
| Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2011-07-24 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | 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 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 data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | QVGA TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 128 gr (0.28 pounds) | 110 gr (0.24 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | - |
| Retail price | $180 | $119 |