Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB30F

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST30 and Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.