Samsung ST30 vs Samsung ST600
98 Imaging
32 Features
18 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
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Samsung ST30 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
Samsung ST30 vs Samsung ST600 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Samsung ST30 and Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are sold by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and ST600 (14MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and ST600 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ST30 was released 13 months later than the ST600 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ST30 scores versus the ST600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung ST30 vs Samsung ST600 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST30 and Samsung ST600. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Samsung ST600
ST30 | ST600 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Samsung ST30
ST600 | ST30 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 460k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Samsung ST600
ST30 | ST600 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Samsung ST30 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST30 offers physical dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) while the Samsung ST600 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung ST30 and Samsung ST600 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ST30 against the ST600.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST30 and ST600 is 98 and 95 respectively.
Samsung ST30 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST30 and ST600.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST30 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung ST600 will show more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ST30 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
Samsung ST30 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung ST30 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
Samsung ST30 | Samsung ST600 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung ST30 | Samsung ST600 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-01-19 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 17.3mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | - | 4800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | - | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 7.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 1,152k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 87g (0.19 pounds) | 150g (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | SLB07 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $55 | $330 |