Samsung ST30 vs Sony S980
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32 Features
18 Overall
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34 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony S980 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced February 2009
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The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung ST30 and Sony S980, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST30 (10MP) and the S980 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the ST30 (1/3") and S980 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe ST30 was released 24 months after the S980 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ST30 matches up vs the S980 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Sony S980
| ST30 | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Samsung ST30
| S980 | ST30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Sony S980
| ST30 | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Samsung ST30 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST30 comes with outside measurements 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 S980 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST30 and the S980.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST30 and S980 is 98 and 94 respectively.
Samsung ST30 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST30 and S980.
All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST30 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony S980 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent ST30 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony S980 Specifications
| Samsung ST30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung ST30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-01-19 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 17.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | - | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | - | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | () | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 87 grams (0.19 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | - | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $55 | $300 |