Samsung ST30 vs Sony W830

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung ST30 and Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and W830 (20MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and W830 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST30 was released 4 years earlier than the W830 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ST30 matches up vs the W830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. 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) while the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Samsung ST30 and Sony W830 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ST30 against the W830.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ST30 and W830 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST30 and W830.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ST30 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony W830 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged ST30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.