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Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 and Samsung WB30F [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 ×
Samsung WB30F ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730Samsung WB30F
BrandSonySamsung
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.samsung.com
Model numberW730WB30F
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20132013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9398
Width (mm)2317
Height (mm)5258
Weight (g)122128
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD-
Effective megapixels (MP)16.116.2
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 11520 x 1080(12.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1984 x 1488(3.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)1-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)3030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (AVC/H.264) with monaural soundMP4 (Video: MPEG4.AVC / H.264, Audio: Monaural AAC)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 8 elements in 7 groups, including 5 aspheric elementsSamsung Zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 200.0024.00 - 240.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 36.003.00 - 43.00
Zoom ratio (x)810
Aperture range (f)0.16 - 0.300.16 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Spot, Tracking, Face TrackingContrast Detection: Multi AF, Center AF, Tracking AF, Face Detection AF, Smart Face Recognition AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking+-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,400
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1 (white fluorescent lighting)
  • fluorescent 2 (natural white fluorescent lighting)
  • fluorescent 3 (day white fluorescent lighting)
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • one push set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom set
  • daylight
  • fluorescent_h
  • fluorescent_l
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 21/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spotMulti, Spot, Center Weighted, Face Detection AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesScene modes: High Sensitivity, Soft snap, Soft Skin, Landscape, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, FireworksScene (TBD), Photo Filter, Split Shot, Motion Photo, Close up, Magic Frame, Live Panorama, Beauty Shot, Night shot
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • advanced flash
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow syncro
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill-in flash
  • flash off
  • red-eye fix
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx. 0.3 - 2.8m (W) / Approx. 1.5 - 2.0m (T)TBD
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)0-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • multiuse terminal (av(composite)/usb)
  • built-in wi-fi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)100-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200-
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BNProprietary BP70A
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BN Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP70A Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • ilauncher
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical SteadyShot image stabilization, 720p HD movies, 360 Sweep Panorama mode, Advanced Flash mode, Beauty EffectSmart Camera 2.0, Optical Image Stabilization, 720p HD movies, Built-in Wi-Fi, Magic Frame, Live Panorama. Available in black



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