Samsung ST30 vs Sony W530

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST30 versus Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and W530 (14MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and W530 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The ST30 was brought out around the same time to the W530 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ST30 grades vs the W530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung ST30 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST30 has 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) and the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ST30 vs the W530.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST30 and W530 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST30 and W530.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST30 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony W530 will offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively.