Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung ST30

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ10W versus Samsung ST30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is relatively close but the HZ10W (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") use totally different sensor size.

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The HZ10W was released 20 months earlier than the ST30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the HZ10W scores vs the ST30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W and Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has proportions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ10W compared to the ST30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and ST30 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and ST30.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The HZ10W contains the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The older HZ10W will be behind with regard to sensor technology.