Samsung ST30 vs Sony WX150

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung ST30 vs Sony WX150, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and WX150 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST30 was released 13 months prior to the WX150 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the ST30 grades against the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST30 provides outside 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 WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST30 vs Sony WX150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ST30 compared to the WX150.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and WX150 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST30 and WX150.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST30 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony WX150 will give more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged ST30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.