Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST30

Lets look closer at the Samsung EX2F versus Samsung ST30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the EX2F (1/1.7") and ST30 (1/3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The EX2F was launched 24 months after the ST30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX2F grades versus the ST30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung EX2F & Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F enjoys external measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Examine the Samsung EX2F versus Samsung ST30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX2F and the ST30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and ST30 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and ST30.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung EX2F will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent EX2F will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.