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Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Samsung ST30 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Other Name is EX1
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Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL500, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST30 (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is very close but the ST30 (1/3") and TL500 (1/1.7") provide different sensor size.

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The ST30 was launched 7 months after the TL500 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ST30 grades against the TL500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Samsung TL500

 ST30 TL500 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Samsung ST30

 TL500 ST30 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Samsung TL500

 ST30 TL500 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST30 comes with external 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) and the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ST30 compared to the TL500.

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and TL500 is 98 and 88 respectively.

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST30 and TL500.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The ST30 has got the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh more challenging. The fresher ST30 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST30
Portrait photography with Samsung TL500
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW support
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST30 Street photography info
Samsung TL500 Street photography info
54
lighter than competitors (87 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
66
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST30 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL500 Sports photography advice
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST30 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL500 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competitors (87g)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
64
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (386g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST30 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography details
30
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST30 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL500 Vlogging highlights
29
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (87g)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
64
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (386 grams)
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Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST30 and Samsung TL500
 Samsung ST30Samsung TL500
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST30 Samsung TL500
Also called as - EX1
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-19 2010-07-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-72mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 7.5 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format - H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 87 grams (0.19 lbs) 386 grams (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 129
Other
Battery ID - SLB-07A
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $55 $527