Canon 60Da vs Samsung ST30

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon 60Da versus Samsung ST30, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the 60Da (APS-C) and ST30 (1/3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The 60Da was launched 15 months after the ST30 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 60Da being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 60Da grades vs the ST30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 60Da and Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are available at Canon 60Da Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 60Da provides physical measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Compare the Canon 60Da versus Samsung ST30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 60Da compared to the ST30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 60Da and ST30 is 59 and 98 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 60Da and ST30.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 60Da featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 60Da will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger 60Da will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.