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Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Samsung ST30 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Released January 2011
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Samsung WB350F

 ST30 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Samsung ST30

 WB350F ST30 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Samsung WB350F

 ST30 WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

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

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST30
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW support
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST30
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
54
lighter than others (87 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (276 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST30 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB350F Sports photography factors
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others (87 grams)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (276g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST30
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
30
fast max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
29
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than others (87g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
34
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (276g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST30 and Samsung WB350F
 Samsung ST30Samsung WB350F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST30 Samsung WB350F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-19 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 87g (0.19 pounds) 276g (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $55 $260