Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB350F

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung ST30 and Samsung WB350F, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and WB350F (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST30 was revealed 4 years before the WB350F and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the ST30 grades versus the WB350F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST30 & Samsung WB350F. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST30 Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST30 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ST30 versus the WB350F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST30 and WB350F is 98 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST30 and WB350F.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST30 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung WB350F will offer greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older ST30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.