Samsung WB30F vs Sony A33

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB30F and Sony A33, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the WB30F (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The WB30F was announced 2 years after the A33 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the WB30F grades against the A33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB30F and Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB30F comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Samsung WB30F and Sony A33 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WB30F versus the A33.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB30F and A33 is 96 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB30F and A33.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB30F having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung WB30F will give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer WB30F provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.