Samsung WB30F vs Sony A37

Lets look much closer at the Samsung WB30F and Sony A37, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is very well matched but the WB30F (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The WB30F was introduced 8 months after the A37 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the WB30F grades versus the A37 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB30F and Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB30F features physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB30F and Sony A37 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WB30F vs the A37.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and A37 is 96 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB30F and A37.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The WB30F has got the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The newer WB30F should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.