Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung ST30
90 Imaging
39 Features
44 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Announced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2011

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung ST30 Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Samsung ST30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") feature different sensor dimensions.

The Galaxy Camera 4G was unveiled 20 months after the ST30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores against the ST30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung ST30. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Samsung ST30
Galaxy Camera 4G | ST30 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 20 months |
Screen dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
ST30 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung ST30
Galaxy Camera 4G | ST30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G features physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has proportions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Samsung ST30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the ST30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and ST30 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and ST30.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 4G having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will give extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 4G should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Samsung ST30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Samsung ST30 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-08-29 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 1.4GHz Quad-Core | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Peak resolution | - | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | () |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 4.8 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 0k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | - | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash options | no built-in flash | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | none |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 305g (0.67 pounds) | 87g (0.19 pounds) |
Dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $550 | $55 |