Samsung ST30 vs Sony W310

Here is a extensive overview of the Samsung ST30 vs Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST30 (10MP) and the W310 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the ST30 (1/3") and W310 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The ST30 was unveiled 13 months later than the W310 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the ST30 grades against the W310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST30 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST30 has got exterior 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 W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST30 vs the W310.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ST30 and W310 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST30 and W310.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST30 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony W310 will provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer ST30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.