Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX30

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung ST30 versus Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and TX30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The ST30 was revealed 3 years prior to the TX30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the ST30 grades versus the TX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST30 has got outside measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST30 versus Sony TX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ST30 against the TX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST30 and TX30 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST30 and TX30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST30 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony TX30 will render greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged ST30 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.