Samsung ST30 vs Sony W350

Following is a complete review of the Samsung ST30 and Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and W350 (14MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and W350 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The ST30 was announced 13 months after the W350 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ST30 matches up versus the W350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST30 features outside 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 W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Samsung ST30 and Sony W350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ST30 versus the W350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST30 and W350 is 98 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST30 and W350.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST30 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony W350 will show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger ST30 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.