Samsung ST30 vs Sony WX10

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung ST30 vs Sony WX10, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and WX10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST30 was manufactured at a similar time to the WX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ST30 scores versus the WX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST30 has got outer measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST30 vs Sony WX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ST30 vs the WX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and WX10 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST30 and WX10.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST30 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony WX10 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.