Samsung ST30 vs Sony W220

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Samsung ST30 versus Sony W220, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST30 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty similar but the ST30 (1/3") and W220 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST30 was revealed 2 years later than the W220 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ST30 matches up against the W220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST30 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST30 offers outside measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) and the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ST30 vs the W220.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and W220 is 98 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST30 and W220.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST30 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony W220 will deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger ST30 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.