Samsung WB50F vs Sony QX30
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Launched September 2014
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Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung WB50F vs Sony QX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe WB50F was unveiled 7 months prior to the QX30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WB50F grades versus the QX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB50F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony QX30
| WB50F | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 0k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Samsung WB50F
| QX30 | WB50F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2014 |  | January 2014 | More recent by 7 months |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony QX30
| WB50F | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung WB50F vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB50F enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung WB50F vs Sony QX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WB50F against the QX30.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and QX30 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Samsung WB50F vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and QX30.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony QX30 to give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older WB50F is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony QX30 Specifications
| Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Lens-style |
| Revealed | 2014-01-07 | 2014-09-03 |
| Body design | Compact | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | - |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 0k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | - | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | - | None |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 207 grams (0.46 lbs) | 193 grams (0.43 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
| 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 | - | 200 shots |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP70A | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $180 | $348 |