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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W830

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
26
Overall
36

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W830 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung WB30F vs Sony W830, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB30F was unveiled 12 months earlier than the W830 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WB30F grades against the W830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony W830

 WB30F W830 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung WB30F

 W830 WB30F 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony W830

 WB30F W830 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB30F offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the WB30F versus the W830.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W830 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB30F and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB30F and W830.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W830 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older WB30F will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB30F Portrait photography details
Sony W830 Portrait photography details
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
MP count decent (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F Street photography information
Sony W830 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
Sony W830 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB30F Travel photography information
Sony W830 Travel photography information
69
lighter than others (128g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
Landscape photography with Sony W830
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
40
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB30F Vlogging features
Sony W830 Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
32
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sony W830
 Samsung WB30FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB30F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 128g (0.28 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $128