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Samsung ST30 vs Sony T900

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Samsung ST30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Samsung ST30 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Samsung ST30
(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
  • Released January 2011
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony T900 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung ST30 vs Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST30 (10MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty similar but the ST30 (1/3") and T900 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST30 was brought out 24 months later than the T900 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ST30 grades against the T900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Sony T900

 ST30 T900 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung ST30

 T900 ST30 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Sony T900

 ST30 T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung ST30 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST30 comes with exterior measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the ST30 compared to the T900.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and T900 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST30 and T900.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST30 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony T900 will offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger ST30 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST30 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST30 Portrait photography factors
Sony T900 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST30 Street photography highlights
Sony T900 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than competition (87 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST30 Sports photography details
Sony T900 Sports photography details
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition (87 grams)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
52
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST30 Landscape photography features
Sony T900 Landscape photography features
31
good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
you can focus manually
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
29
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (87g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
28
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST30 and Sony T900
 Samsung ST30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-19 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 87 grams (0.19 pounds) 143 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $55 $300