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Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 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
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Samsung SH100 versus Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both created by Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SH100 (14MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the SH100 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") use different sensor measurements.

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The SH100 was released within a month of the ST30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the SH100 scores vs the ST30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Samsung ST30

 SH100 ST30 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Samsung SH100

 ST30 SH100 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Samsung ST30

 SH100 ST30 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SH100 offers outside measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SH100 against the ST30.

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SH100 and ST30 is 99 and 98 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SH100 and ST30.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SH100 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung SH100 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively.

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SH100 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 Street photography information
Samsung ST30 Street photography information
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
54
lighter than competition (87g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography information
Samsung ST30 Sports photography information
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 Travel photography features
Samsung ST30 Travel photography features
71
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
65
lighter than competition (87 grams)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SH100
Landscape photography with Samsung ST30
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
30
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 Vlogging info
Samsung ST30 Vlogging info
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
does have microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
29
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (87g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Samsung ST30
 Samsung SH100Samsung ST30
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SH100 Samsung ST30
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-04 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4230 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - -
Min native ISO - -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () ()
Crop factor 5.9 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 87 grams (0.19 lbs)
Dimensions 93 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 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
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $55