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Samsung ST30 vs Sony W510

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Samsung ST30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony W510 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung ST30 vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST30 (10MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very well matched but the ST30 (1/3") and W510 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The ST30 was announced very close to the W510 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ST30 grades versus the W510 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Sony W510

 ST30 W510 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung ST30

 W510 ST30 

Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Sony W510

 ST30 W510 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST30 offers outside dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) and the Sony W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST30 vs Sony W510 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ST30 vs the W510.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and W510 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST30 and W510.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST30 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony W510 will resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST30 Portrait photography features
Sony W510 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST30
Street photography with Sony W510
54
lighter than average in class (87 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST30 Sports photography information
Sony W510 Sports photography information
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST30 Travel photography details
Sony W510 Travel photography details
65
lighter than average in class (87 grams)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST30 Landscape photography information
Sony W510 Landscape photography information
30
very good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
32
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST30 Vlogging info
Sony W510 Vlogging info
29
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (87g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
29
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST30 and Sony W510
 Samsung ST30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-19 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 87g (0.19 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $55 $99