Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX30V

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX30V, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was introduced 3 years prior to the HX30V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ST100 scores versus the HX30V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST100 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX30V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ST100 compared to the HX30V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and HX30V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST100 and HX30V.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX30V to offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older ST100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.