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Samsung ST30 vs Sony A68

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Samsung ST30 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Samsung ST30 vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced November 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony A65
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony A68 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung ST30 and Sony A68, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and A68 (24MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and A68 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST30 was launched 5 years earlier than the A68 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ST30 scores vs the A68 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Sony A68

 ST30 A68 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Samsung ST30

 A68 ST30 
IntroducedNovember 2015January 2011More recent by 58 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Sony A68

 ST30 A68 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung ST30 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST30 offers 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) while the Sony A68 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST30 and Sony A68 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ST30 compared to the A68.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST30 and A68 is 98 and 64 respectively.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST30 and A68.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST30 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A68 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older ST30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST30 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A68 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
79
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST30 Street photography info
Sony A68 Street photography info
54
lighter than average (87g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A68 as a Sports photography camera
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect AF
bad battery pack (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST30 Travel photography details
Sony A68 Travel photography details
65
lighter than average (87 grams)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (510 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST30 Landscape photography advice
Sony A68 Landscape photography advice
30
good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
bad battery pack (510 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST30 Vlogging highlights
Sony A68 Vlogging highlights
29
good max aperture (f)
lighter than average (87 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST30 and Sony A68
 Samsung ST30Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST30 Sony SLT-A68
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-01-19 2015-11-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range () -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 7.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 87 gr (0.19 lb) 610 gr (1.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 701
Other
Battery life - 510 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $55 $581