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Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Samsung ST30 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB30F, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and WB30F (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The ST30 was introduced 23 months earlier than the WB30F making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ST30 matches up against the WB30F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Samsung WB30F

 ST30 WB30F 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung ST30

 WB30F ST30 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Samsung WB30F

 ST30 WB30F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST30 has exterior 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 WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ST30 versus the WB30F.

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and WB30F is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST30 and WB30F.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST30 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung WB30F will give greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older ST30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST30
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST30
Street photography with Samsung WB30F
54
lighter than competition (87 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (128g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST30 Sports photography information
Samsung WB30F Sports photography information
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST30 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB30F Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competition (87 grams)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography factors
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST30
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
29
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (87 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST30 and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung ST30Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST30 Samsung WB30F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 87g (0.19 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $55 $180