Samsung ST30 vs Sony QX100

The following is a complete assessment of the Samsung ST30 and Sony QX100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and QX100 (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The ST30 was announced 3 years before the QX100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the ST30 grades against the QX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST30 enjoys 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) and the Sony QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST30 and Sony QX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the ST30 versus the QX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and QX100 is 98 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST30 and QX100.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST30 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony QX100 will result in greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ST30 will be behind in sensor innovation.