Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST30

Lets look more closely at the Samsung SL620 versus Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact cameras and both are built by Samsung. The resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is fairly close but the SL620 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") have different sensor sizes.

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The SL620 was launched 23 months earlier than the ST30 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SL620 grades against the ST30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL620 & Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are available at Samsung SL620 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL620 enjoys physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SL620 compared to the ST30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and ST30 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SL620 and ST30.

All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SL620 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung SL620 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL620 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.