Samsung ST30 vs Sony W330

Let's look more closely at the Samsung ST30 vs Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and W330 (14MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and W330 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The ST30 was launched 13 months later than the W330 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ST30 grades versus the W330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST30 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST30 features external measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST30 against the W330.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ST30 and W330 is 98 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST30 and W330.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST30 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony W330 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer ST30 provides an edge in sensor technology.