Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB35F

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB35F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and WB35F (16MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and WB35F (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST30 was introduced 4 years before the WB35F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ST30 matches up against the WB35F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST30 and Samsung WB35F. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST30 enjoys exterior measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB35F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ST30 and the WB35F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST30 and WB35F is 98 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST30 and WB35F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST30 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung WB35F will result in extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged ST30 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.