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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W710

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W710 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W710 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung WB30F and Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB30F was launched at a similar time to the W710 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the WB30F matches up against the W710 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony W710

 WB30F W710 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung WB30F

 W710 WB30F 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony W710

 WB30F W710 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB30F features exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the WB30F vs the W710.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W710 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB30F and W710.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of images though you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB30F Portrait photography information
Sony W710 Portrait photography information
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (114g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB30F Sports photography info
Sony W710 Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
Travel photography with Sony W710
69
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition (114g)
includes touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB30F Landscape photography advice
Sony W710 Landscape photography advice
43
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB30F Vlogging advice
Sony W710 Vlogging advice
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average in class (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
34
relatively wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sony W710
 Samsung WB30FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB30F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 240 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $90