Samsung ST30 vs Samsung ST600

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.

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.

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.

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.