Samsung WB30F vs Sony A55

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung WB30F vs Sony A55, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is very similar but the WB30F (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB30F was manufactured 2 years later than the A55 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the WB30F grades against the A55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB30F and Sony SLT-A55. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB30F has exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Samsung WB30F vs Sony A55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WB30F and the A55.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and A55 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB30F and A55.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The WB30F has got the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field harder. The younger WB30F is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.