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Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Samsung ST30 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB850F, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and WB850F (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST30 was brought out 11 months before the WB850F and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ST30 grades vs the WB850F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Samsung WB850F

 ST30 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung ST30

 WB850F ST30 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 11 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Samsung WB850F

 ST30 WB850F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST30 enjoys physical measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ST30 against the WB850F.

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and WB850F is 98 and 91 respectively.

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST30 and WB850F.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ST30 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Samsung WB850F will offer you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged ST30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST30 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST30
Street photography with Samsung WB850F
54
lighter than competition in class (87g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
low max ISO (0)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Sports photography camera
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST30 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB850F Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competition in class (87g)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than average in class (250g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST30
Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
30
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST30 Vlogging details
Samsung WB850F Vlogging details
29
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (87 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
34
decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung ST30 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST30 and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung ST30Samsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST30 Samsung WB850F
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-19 2012-01-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 87 gr (0.19 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $55 $599