Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX80
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
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Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WB30F was revealed very close to the WX80 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WB30F matches up against the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB30F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony WX80
| WB30F | WX80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung WB30F
| WX80 | WB30F |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony WX80
| WB30F | WX80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 | January 2013 | Similar generation | |
| Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB30F has got exterior dimensions 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 WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the WB30F against the WX80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB30F and WX80.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos although you have to take the release date of the products into consideration.
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX80 Specifications
| Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2013-01-08 |
| Physical type | 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| 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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.3-8.0 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | QVGA TFT LCD | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.20 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 gr (0.28 lb) | 124 gr (0.27 lb) |
| 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 | - | 240 photographs |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $180 | $276 |