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Samsung ST30 vs Sony W570

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Samsung ST30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W570 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony W570
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Sony W570

 ST30 W570 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung ST30

 W570 ST30 

Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Sony W570

 ST30 W570 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W570 size comparison

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

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W570 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
29
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST30 Street photography information
Sony W570 Street photography information
54
lighter than competitors in class (87g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST30 Sports photography details
Sony W570 Sports photography details
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST30 Travel photography info
Sony W570 Travel photography info
65
lighter than competitors in class (87g)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
66
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST30
Landscape photography with Sony W570
30
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
38
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST30
Vlogging with Sony W570
29
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (87g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
29
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST30 and Sony W570
 Samsung ST30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
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