Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB50F

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung ST30 and Samsung WB50F, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and WB50F (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The ST30 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WB50F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ST30 scores against the WB50F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST30 and Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST30 has got exterior measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST30 compared to the WB50F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and WB50F is 98 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST30 and WB50F.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST30 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung WB50F will show more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older ST30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.