Samsung SL820 vs Samsung ST30

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung SL820 versus Samsung ST30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the SL820 (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the SL820 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The SL820 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the ST30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SL820 matches up vs the ST30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL820 and Samsung ST30. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL820 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Check out the Samsung SL820 versus Samsung ST30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SL820 and the ST30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SL820 and ST30 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL820 and ST30.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SL820 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung SL820 will give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SL820 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.