Samsung ST30 vs Sony W650

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung ST30 versus Sony W650, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and W650 (16MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and W650 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The ST30 was launched 11 months before the W650 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the ST30 grades against the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST30 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST30 has got physical measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) and the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ST30 compared to the W650.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST30 and W650 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST30 and W650.

To sum up, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST30 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony W650 will show more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ST30 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.