Samsung ST30 vs Sony W550

Below, we are looking at the Samsung ST30 versus Sony W550, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and W550 (14MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and W550 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The ST30 was unveiled 6 months before the W550 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ST30 grades versus the W550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST30 has got 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 W550 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST30 versus Sony W550 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ST30 and the W550.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and W550 is 98 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST30 and W550.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ST30 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony W550 will give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively.