Clicky

Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX10 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX10 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung WB30F versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The WB30F was announced 2 years after the WX10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WB30F scores vs the WX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

        

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony WX10

 WB30F WX10 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung WB30F

 WX10 WB30F 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony WX10

 WB30F WX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB30F offers 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 WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Samsung WB30F versus Sony WX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WB30F and the WX10.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB30F and WX10.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern WB30F should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB30F Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX10 Portrait photography highlights
34
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F Street photography details
Sony WX10 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (128g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Samsung WB30F Travel photography information
Sony WX10 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors (128g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
Landscape photography with Sony WX10
43
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
Vlogging with Sony WX10
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sony WX10
 Samsung WB30FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB30F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 161g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $180 $200