Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST30

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung ST30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was revealed 20 months after the ST30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up against the ST30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung ST30. The full galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has got external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung ST30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G versus the ST30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and ST30 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 3G and ST30.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 3G with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will offer you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 3G is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.