• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 240.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.4 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung WB30F advantages over Sony HX50V

  • Less expensive
    $180 vs $450 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    16 mm vs 38 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    128g vs 272g
    Lighter weight

Sony HX50V advantages over Samsung WB30F

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • More telephoto lens reach
    720 mm vs 240 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Higher-res screen
    307k vs 77k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    20.4 vs 16.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung ST200F

Samsung WB30F
Samsung ST200F
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compare Samsung WB30F vs Samsung ST200F

Sony HX50V
Samsung ST200F
  • $368
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Sony HX50V vs Samsung ST200F

Compared to Canon 130 IS

Samsung WB30F
Canon 130 IS
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen

Compare Samsung WB30F vs Canon 130 IS

Sony HX50V
Canon 130 IS
  • $368
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Sony HX50V vs Canon 130 IS

Compared to Panasonic ZS40

Samsung WB30F
Panasonic ZS40
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung WB30F vs Panasonic ZS40

Sony HX50V
Panasonic ZS40
  • $368
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Hot shoe
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony HX50V vs Panasonic ZS40

Compared to Canon 140 IS

Samsung WB30F
Canon 140 IS
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Thinner
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure

Compare Samsung WB30F vs Canon 140 IS

Sony HX50V
Canon 140 IS
  • $368
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Sony HX50V vs Canon 140 IS

Compared to Sony HX90V

Samsung WB30F
Sony HX90V
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung WB30F vs Sony HX90V

Sony HX50V
Sony HX90V
  • $368
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Hot shoe
  • Faster shutter
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony HX50V vs Sony HX90V

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