Samsung ST30 vs Sony WX9

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST30 versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and WX9 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST30 was revealed very close to the WX9 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the ST30 grades vs the WX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST30 enjoys outer 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 WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST30 versus Sony WX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ST30 versus the WX9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and WX9 is 98 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST30 and WX9.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST30 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony WX9 will offer extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.