Samsung ST30 vs Sony G3

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung ST30 versus Sony G3, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST30 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the ST30 (1/3") and G3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The ST30 was revealed 2 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ST30 scores vs the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST30 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST30 comes with outer measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) while the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ST30 compared to the G3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ST30 and G3 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST30 and G3.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor measurements. The ST30 comes with the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow DOF trickier. The more recent ST30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.