Samsung ST30 vs Sony W800

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung ST30 vs Sony W800, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and W800 (20MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and W800 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The ST30 was introduced 4 years before the W800 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ST30 scores against the W800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST30 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST30 features exterior measurements 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 W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ST30 and the W800.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST30 and W800 is 98 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST30 and W800.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST30 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony W800 will result in greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged ST30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.