Samsung ST30 vs Sony A330

Below is a extended analysis of the Samsung ST30 versus Sony A330, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST30 (10MP) and the A330 (10MP) is very well matched but the ST30 (1/3") and A330 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The ST30 was released 21 months later than the A330 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ST30 grades versus the A330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST30 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST30 Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST30 offers external 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) while the Sony A330 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ST30 vs the A330.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST30 and A330 is 98 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST30 and A330.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The ST30 offers the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The newer ST30 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.