Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST100

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung SL30 versus Samsung ST100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and ST100 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was manufactured 10 months prior to the ST100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SL30 scores versus the ST100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL30 and Samsung ST100. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung SL30 enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL30 versus Samsung ST100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SL30 compared to the ST100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and ST100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL30 and ST100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung ST100 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SL30 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.