Samsung ST30 vs Sony W730

Here is a detailed overview of the Samsung ST30 vs Sony W730, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and W730 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The ST30 was released 24 months prior to the W730 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ST30 grades against the W730 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST30 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST30 enjoys 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) while the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ST30 versus the W730.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST30 and W730 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST30 and W730.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST30 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony W730 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older ST30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.