Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST30

Let's look more closely at the Samsung SL30 and Samsung ST30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Samsung. The image resolution of the SL30 (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the SL30 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL30 was introduced 23 months prior to the ST30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SL30 matches up vs the ST30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL30 & Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL30 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung SL30 has external measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL30 and Samsung ST30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SL30 against the ST30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SL30 and ST30 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL30 and ST30.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SL30 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The older SL30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.