Samsung ST30 vs Sony HX7V

In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung ST30 versus Sony HX7V, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and HX7V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST30 was released 6 months earlier than the HX7V and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ST30 scores versus the HX7V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST30 comes with outer dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST30 versus Sony HX7V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ST30 and the HX7V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST30 and HX7V is 98 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST30 and HX7V.

Plainly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST30 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony HX7V will provide more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.