Samsung ST30 vs Sony A3000

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Samsung ST30 versus Sony A3000, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and A3000 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The ST30 was introduced 3 years prior to the A3000 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ST30 grades versus the A3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST30 & Sony Alpha A3000. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST30 Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST30 has got outer measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ST30 against the A3000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and A3000 is 98 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST30 and A3000.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST30 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A3000 will resolve extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged ST30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.