Samsung ST30 vs Sony WX30

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung ST30 and Sony WX30, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and WX30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST30 was introduced 6 months prior to the WX30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ST30 matches up versus the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST30 provides physical dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST30 and Sony WX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ST30 versus the WX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and WX30 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST30 and WX30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST30 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony WX30 will resolve greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.