Samsung ST30 vs Sony A37

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung ST30 and Sony A37, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and A37 (16MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and A37 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST30 was announced 16 months before the A37 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ST30 grades against the A37 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST30 and Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST30 provides outside dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) and the Sony A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST30 and Sony A37 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 choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ST30 compared to the A37.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST30 and A37 is 98 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST30 and A37.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST30 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A37 will give you more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older ST30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.