Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX10

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung ST30 and Sony TX10, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and TX10 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The ST30 was released 6 months before the TX10 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ST30 scores against the TX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST30 comes with outside dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Samsung ST30 and Sony TX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ST30 vs the TX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST30 and TX10 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST30 and TX10.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST30 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony TX10 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.