Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST30

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST100 and Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

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).

Check the Samsung ST100 versus Samsung ST30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.