Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL350

Below is a extended comparison of the Samsung ST30 versus Samsung TL350, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the ST30 (10MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the ST30 (1/3") and TL350 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST30 was brought out 12 months later than the TL350 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the ST30 matches up versus the TL350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST30 and Samsung TL350. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Samsung TL350 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST30 offers physical measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) while the Samsung TL350 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST30 versus Samsung TL350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ST30 and the TL350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and TL350 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST30 and TL350.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The ST30 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The more modern ST30 will have a benefit in sensor tech.