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Samsung ST30 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Samsung ST30 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Samsung ST30
(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
Samsung ST600
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Samsung ST600

 ST30 ST600 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Samsung ST30

 ST600 ST30 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k460kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Samsung ST600

 ST30 ST600 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST30 and ST600 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST30 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW format
29
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST30 Street photography advice
Samsung ST600 Street photography advice
54
lighter than competition in class (87g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Sports photography camera
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST30 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competition in class (87g)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
includes focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (150g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST30 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography features
30
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST600 as a Vlogging camera
29
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (87 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
30
relatively wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than others (150 grams)
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Samsung ST30 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST30 and Samsung ST600
 Samsung ST30Samsung ST600
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