Samsung ST30 vs Sony HX20V

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung ST30 versus Sony HX20V, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and HX20V (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The ST30 was revealed 18 months prior to the HX20V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ST30 scores vs the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST30 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST30 features physical dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the Samsung ST30 versus Sony HX20V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ST30 vs the HX20V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ST30 and HX20V is 98 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST30 and HX20V.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST30 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony HX20V will show extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older ST30 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.