Samsung ST30 vs Sony A450

The following is a extended overview of the Samsung ST30 vs Sony A450, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and A450 (14MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and A450 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The ST30 was brought out 13 months after the A450 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ST30 scores vs the A450 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST30 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung ST30 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST30 provides physical dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) and the Sony A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ST30 against the A450.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ST30 and A450 is 98 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST30 and A450.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST30 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A450 will show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern ST30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.