Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST30

Let's look more closely at the Nikon A10 versus Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the A10 (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the A10 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The A10 was announced 5 years after the ST30 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the A10 scores vs the ST30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A10 & Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon A10 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A10 provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A10 vs the ST30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A10 and ST30 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A10 and ST30.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A10 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon A10 will deliver greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher A10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.