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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung ST30

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
Samsung ST30
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Samsung ST30

 Galaxy Camera 4G ST30 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2011More modern by 20 months
Screen dimension4.8"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 resolution460k0kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung ST30

 Galaxy Camera 4G ST30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Portrait photography with Samsung ST30
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
lighter than competition (87g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Sports photography with Samsung ST30
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography factors
Samsung ST30 Travel photography factors
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
65
lighter than competition (87g)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography factors
47
rather wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
30
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging advice
Samsung ST30 Vlogging advice
36
rather wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
29
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (87 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung ST30
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSamsung ST30
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