Samsung ST30 vs Sony WX350

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung ST30 and Sony WX350, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and WX350 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST30 was brought out 4 years prior to the WX350 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ST30 grades versus the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST30 features exterior dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST30 and Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ST30 against the WX350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and WX350 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST30 and WX350.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST30 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony WX350 will provide you with more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged ST30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.