Samsung ST30 vs Sony W620

Here is a thorough assessment of the Samsung ST30 versus Sony W620, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and W620 (14MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and W620 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST30 was unveiled 11 months prior to the W620 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the ST30 grades versus the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST30 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST30 comes with outside dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ST30 compared to the W620.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST30 and W620 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST30 and W620.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST30 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony W620 will give more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older ST30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.