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Samsung ST30 vs Sony W380

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Samsung ST30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony W380 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung ST30 versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and W380 (14MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and W380 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The ST30 was introduced 13 months later than the W380 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the ST30 scores against the W380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Sony W380

 ST30 W380 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung ST30

 W380 ST30 

Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Sony W380

 ST30 W380 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST30 enjoys external 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 W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ST30 and the W380.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST30 and W380 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST30 and W380.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST30 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony W380 will offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern ST30 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST30
Portrait photography with Sony W380
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST30 Street photography info
Sony W380 Street photography info
54
lighter than average (87 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST30 Sports photography factors
Sony W380 Sports photography factors
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST30 Travel photography factors
Sony W380 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than average (87 grams)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST30 Landscape photography features
Sony W380 Landscape photography features
30
good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
37
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST30 Vlogging advice
Sony W380 Vlogging advice
29
good max aperture (f)
lighter than average (87g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST30 and Sony W380
 Samsung ST30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 87 grams (0.19 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $55 $44