Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX70
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
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96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
(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
- Released January 2013
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
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Below is a comprehensive review of the Samsung WB30F versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WB30F was launched 12 months later than the WX70 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WB30F matches up vs the WX70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony WX70
| WB30F | WX70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung WB30F
| WX70 | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony WX70
| WB30F | WX70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB30F has outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the WB30F vs the WX70.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB30F and WX70.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent WB30F provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street photography with Sony WX70
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Samsung WB30F Travel photography highlights
Sony WX70 Travel photography highlights
lighter than others (128 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lighter than others in class (114g)
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Sony WX70 Vlogging information
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than others (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX70 Specifications
| Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2013-01-07 | 2012-01-30 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | QVGA TFT LCD | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 grams (0.28 pounds) | 114 grams (0.25 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 | - | 240 photos |
| Battery format | - | 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 |
| Price at launch | $180 | $242 |
