Samsung ST30 vs Sony S2100

In this article, we are comparing the Samsung ST30 and Sony S2100, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST30 (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very close but the ST30 (1/3") and S2100 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The ST30 was revealed 13 months after the S2100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ST30 matches up versus the S2100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST30 offers physical measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ST30 compared to the S2100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST30 and S2100 is 98 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST30 and S2100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST30 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony S2100 will render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger ST30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.