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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Following is a complete review of the Samsung ST100 versus Samsung WB30F, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Samsung. The resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was introduced 4 years prior to the WB30F which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the ST100 scores vs the WB30F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung WB30F

 ST100 WB30F 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung ST100

 WB30F ST100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Samsung WB30F

 ST100 WB30F 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST100 features external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ST100 versus the WB30F.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST100 and WB30F.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB30F to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged ST100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography info
33
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography info
Samsung WB30F Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 Sports photography details
Samsung WB30F Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST100
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
60
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography info
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 Vlogging features
Samsung WB30F Vlogging features
29
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (155g)
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung ST100Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST100 Samsung WB30F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,152k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $180