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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W620

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Samsung WB30F
(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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W620 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung WB30F vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB30F was released 13 months after the W620 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WB30F scores against the W620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony W620

 WB30F W620 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung WB30F

 W620 WB30F 

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony W620

 WB30F W620 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB30F has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WB30F against the W620.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W620 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB30F and W620.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB30F to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WB30F provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB30F Portrait photography factors
Sony W620 Portrait photography factors
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F Street photography advice
Sony W620 Street photography advice
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB30F Sports photography details
Sony W620 Sports photography details
45
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB30F Travel photography highlights
Sony W620 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (128g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than others in class (116g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB30F Landscape photography highlights
Sony W620 Landscape photography highlights
43
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
33
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB30F Vlogging information
Sony W620 Vlogging information
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sony W620
 Samsung WB30FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB30F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech QVGA TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $180 $102