Samsung ST30 vs Sony WX300

Here is a complete assessment of the Samsung ST30 and Sony WX300, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and WX300 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The ST30 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WX300 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ST30 scores versus the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST30 provides physical dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST30 and Sony WX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ST30 against the WX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and WX300 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST30 and WX300.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST30 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony WX300 will resolve extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older ST30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.