Samsung WB30F vs Sony W570

Below is a in-depth overview of the Samsung WB30F and Sony W570, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB30F was revealed 2 years later than the W570 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WB30F scores vs the W570 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB30F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB30F Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB30F has got outside 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 W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the WB30F and the W570.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB30F and W570.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern WB30F is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.