Samsung SL202 vs Samsung ST30

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung SL202 versus Samsung ST30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Samsung. The resolution of the SL202 (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is very close but the SL202 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SL202 was unveiled 23 months prior to the ST30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SL202 grades against the ST30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL202 and Samsung ST30. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung SL202 enjoys outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SL202 against the ST30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and ST30 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SL202 and ST30.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The SL202 contains the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged SL202 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.