Samsung ST30 vs Sony W570
98 Imaging
32 Features
18 Overall
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96 Imaging
38 Features
25 Overall
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W570 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Samsung ST30 and Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and W570 (16MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and W570 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

The ST30 was launched within a month of the W570 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ST30 matches up against the W570 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W570 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Sony W570
ST30 | W570 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung ST30
W570 | ST30 |
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Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Sony W570
ST30 | W570 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Samsung ST30 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST30 features exterior dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) while the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Samsung ST30 and Sony W570 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ST30 compared to the W570.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and W570 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST30 and W570.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST30 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony W570 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W570 Specifications
Samsung ST30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung ST30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-01-19 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 17.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | - | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 7.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 87 gr (0.19 lb) | 116 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $55 | $159 |