Samsung ST30 vs Sony T900

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

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).

Compare the Samsung ST30 vs Sony T900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.