Samsung ST30 vs Sony WX5

In this article, we will be contrasting the Samsung ST30 versus Sony WX5, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST30 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the ST30 (1/3") and WX5 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST30 was unveiled 7 months after the WX5 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ST30 scores versus the WX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST30 offers outer measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST30 versus Sony WX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ST30 against the WX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST30 and WX5 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ST30 and WX5.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST30 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony WX5 will produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger ST30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.