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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung ST100 versus Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") offer different sensor size.

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The ST100 was launched 12 months prior to the ST30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ST100 matches up vs the ST30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung ST30

 ST100 ST30 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k460kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Samsung ST100

 ST30 ST100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Samsung ST30

 ST100 ST30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST100 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ST100 against the ST30.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST100 and ST30 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST100 and ST30.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ST100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung ST100 will give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged ST100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography information
Samsung ST30 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
54
lighter than others (87 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/3")
no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST100
Travel photography with Samsung ST30
60
offers touch focus
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
65
lighter than others (87g)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography information
37
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST30 as a Vlogging camera
29
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (155g)
29
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others (87 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Samsung ST30
 Samsung ST100Samsung ST30
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST100 Samsung ST30
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,152 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 87 gr (0.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $250 $55