Samsung ST30 vs Sony W290

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung ST30 and Sony W290, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST30 (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly close but the ST30 (1/3") and W290 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The ST30 was brought out 24 months later than the W290 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ST30 matches up versus the W290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST30 offers physical measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) and the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST30 and Sony W290 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ST30 compared to the W290.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and W290 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST30 and W290.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST30 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony W290 will render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern ST30 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.