Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB1100F

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung ST30 and Samsung WB1100F, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and WB1100F (16MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and WB1100F (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The ST30 was launched 4 years prior to the WB1100F and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ST30 grades versus the WB1100F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST30 and Samsung WB1100F. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST30 features external 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 WB1100F has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST30 and Samsung WB1100F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the ST30 versus the WB1100F.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ST30 and WB1100F is 98 and 67 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST30 and WB1100F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST30 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung WB1100F will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older ST30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.