Samsung ST30 vs Sony H55

Following is a extensive assessment of the Samsung ST30 vs Sony H55, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and H55 (14MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and H55 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The ST30 was unveiled 8 months after the H55 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ST30 scores versus the H55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST30 features exterior 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 H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST30 vs Sony H55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ST30 compared to the H55.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and H55 is 98 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST30 and H55.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ST30 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony H55 will render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent ST30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.