Samsung WB30F vs Sony A58

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung WB30F and Sony A58, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the WB30F (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The WB30F was introduced 10 months before the A58 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WB30F scores against the A58 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB30F & Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB30F Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB30F enjoys physical 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 A58 has sizing of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB30F and Sony A58 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WB30F against the A58.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and A58 is 96 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB30F and A58.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB30F having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A58 will produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged WB30F will be behind with regard to sensor tech.