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Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX220

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
41
Overall
41

Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX220 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 WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX220 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX220, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB30F was unveiled 13 months before the WX220 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the WB30F scores against the WX220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony WX220

 WB30F WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung WB30F

 WX220 WB30F 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony WX220

 WB30F WX220 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB30F features outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the WB30F vs the WX220.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB30F and WX220.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX220 to render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged WB30F will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
Portrait photography with Sony WX220
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
good resolution (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F Street photography factors
Sony WX220 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
Sports photography with Sony WX220
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB30F Travel photography details
Sony WX220 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (128g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB30F Landscape photography features
Sony WX220 Landscape photography features
43
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB30F Vlogging highlights
Sony WX220 Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sony WX220
 Samsung WB30FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB30F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-07 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 128 grams (0.28 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 life - 210 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $180 $198