Samsung SL102 vs Samsung ST30

Below is a extensive comparison of the Samsung SL102 versus Samsung ST30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Samsung. The image resolution of the SL102 (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is pretty close but the SL102 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SL102 was revealed 24 months earlier than the ST30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SL102 grades vs the ST30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL102 and Samsung ST30. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL102 offers outer dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SL102 versus Samsung ST30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SL102 vs the ST30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SL102 and ST30 is 96 and 98 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL102 and ST30.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The SL102 provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The older SL102 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.