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Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX80

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
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Samsung WB30F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX80 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony WX80
(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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Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX80 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony WX80

 WB30F WX80 
Display dimensions3"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 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F Street photography highlights
Sony WX80 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB30F Sports photography features
Sony WX80 Sports photography features
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competitors (124g)
provides touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB30F Vlogging information
Sony WX80 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sony WX80
 Samsung WB30FSony 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