Samsung ST30 vs Sony HX100V

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung ST30 and Sony HX100V, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and HX100V (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The ST30 was introduced 9 months earlier than the HX100V and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ST30 matches up against the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST30 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST30 provides external measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST30 and Sony HX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ST30 against the HX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and HX100V is 98 and 66 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST30 and HX100V.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST30 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony HX100V will produce greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged ST30 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.