Samsung ST30 vs Sony HX9V

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung ST30 vs Sony HX9V, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and HX9V (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The ST30 was announced 6 months prior to the HX9V and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the ST30 matches up vs the HX9V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST30 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST30 comes with outer dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST30 vs Sony HX9V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ST30 against the HX9V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and HX9V is 98 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST30 and HX9V.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST30 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony HX9V will result in greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.