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Samsung ST30 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Samsung ST30 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung ST95 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
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung ST30 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Samsung ST30 vs Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both designed by Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and ST95 (16MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and ST95 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST30 was released very close to the ST95 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the ST30 matches up against the ST95 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Samsung ST95

 ST30 ST95 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Samsung ST30

 ST95 ST30 

Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Samsung ST95

 ST30 ST95 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST30 offers outer dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST95 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ST30 and the ST95.

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and ST95 is 98 and 99 respectively.

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST30 and ST95.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST30 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung ST95 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST30 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
no RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST30 Street photography advice
Samsung ST95 Street photography advice
54
lighter than others in class (87g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
50
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST30 Sports photography details
Samsung ST95 Sports photography details
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
no phase detect AF
27
megapixel count good (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST30 Travel photography features
Samsung ST95 Travel photography features
65
lighter than others in class (87 grams)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST30 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography highlights
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
38
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST30 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST95 Vlogging highlights
29
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (87g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
27
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Samsung ST30 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST30 and Samsung ST95
 Samsung ST30Samsung ST95
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST30 Samsung ST95
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-19 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - -
Min native ISO - -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () ()
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 87 grams (0.19 lbs) -
Dimensions 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Time lapse feature
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $55 $145