Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL100

In this article, we are looking at the Samsung ST30 and Samsung TL100, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Samsung. The image resolution of the ST30 (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is very comparable but the ST30 (1/3") and TL100 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The ST30 was released 2 years after the TL100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ST30 grades vs the TL100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST30 and Samsung TL100. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST30 comes with exterior dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST30 and Samsung TL100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the ST30 against the TL100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST30 and TL100 is 98 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST30 and TL100.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST30 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung TL100 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher ST30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.