Samsung ST30 vs Samsung ST80

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung ST30 versus Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and ST80 (14MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and ST80 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The ST30 was introduced 13 months later than the ST80 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ST30 scores vs the ST80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST30 and Samsung ST80. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST30 has got physical measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has proportions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST30 versus Samsung ST80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ST30 vs the ST80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and ST80 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST30 and ST80.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST30 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung ST80 will give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern ST30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.