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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are built by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The PL120 was announced very close to the ST30 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the PL120 matches up versus the ST30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Samsung ST30

 PL120 ST30 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Samsung PL120

 ST30 PL120 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Samsung ST30

 PL120 ST30 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the PL120 compared to the ST30.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and ST30 is 99 and 98 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL120 and ST30.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The PL120 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung PL120 will show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Street photography camera
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
lighter than others in class (87g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Sports photography highlights
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL120 Travel photography details
Samsung ST30 Travel photography details
71
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
65
lighter than others in class (87g)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung PL120
Landscape photography with Samsung ST30
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
30
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 Vlogging info
Samsung ST30 Vlogging info
31
very good maximum aperture (f)
has external mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
29
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (87g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Samsung ST30
 Samsung PL120Samsung ST30
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung PL120 Samsung ST30
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO - -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () ()
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 87 grams (0.19 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Time lapse feature
Storage slots - One
Retail cost $150 $55