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Samsung ST30 vs Sony W810

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Samsung ST30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony W810 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung ST30 vs Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and W810 (20MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and W810 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST30 was revealed 4 years prior to the W810 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ST30 grades vs the W810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Sony W810

 ST30 W810 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung ST30

 W810 ST30 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Sony W810

 ST30 W810 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST30 comes with exterior dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) and the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST30 vs the W810.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and W810 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST30 and W810.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ST30 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony W810 will give greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged ST30 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST30 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST30 Portrait photography information
Sony W810 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW format
38
MP count good (20MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST30
Street photography with Sony W810
54
lighter than average (87 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW format
low max ISO (0)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST30
Sports photography with Sony W810
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST30 Travel photography features
Sony W810 Travel photography features
65
lighter than average (87g)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
67
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
31
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
41
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST30 Vlogging features
Sony W810 Vlogging features
29
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than average (87 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
32
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST30 and Sony W810
 Samsung ST30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-19 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 grams (0.19 lb) 111 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 200 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $55 $100