Samsung WB850F vs Samsung WB30F

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung WB850F and the Samsung WB30F, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Samsung WB850F was introduced in January 2012 and Samsung WB30F was introduced in January 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung WB850F over Samsung WB30F.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung WB30F over Samsung WB850F.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Samsung WB850F and Samsung WB30F have 3.0" Fixed screens with 614k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively.

Samsung WB850F features a 16.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Samsung WB30F features a 16.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

Samsung WB850F has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Samsung WB850F can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2832 x 2832, 2592 x 1944, 1984 x 1488, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Samsung WB30F can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

Built-in GPS on Samsung WB850F

Samsung WB850F has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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Built-in Wi-Fi

Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Samsung WB850F comes with SLB-10A battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung WB850F, and up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung WB30F. Samsung WB850F can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.50 m on Samsung WB850F..

Samsung WB850F body has dimensions of 109 x 62 x 25 mm (4.29 x 2.44 x 0.98") and Samsung WB30F body has dimensions of 98 x 58 x 17 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 0.67"). Samsung WB850F weighs 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz) and Samsung WB30F weighs 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz).

Samsung WB850F

Samsung WB30F

109 mm

62 mm

98 mm

58 mm

25 mm

17 mm