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Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung ST600 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released January 2013
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Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung ST600 and Samsung WB30F, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WB30F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ST600 scores vs the WB30F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Samsung WB30F

 ST600 WB30F 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung ST600

 WB30F ST600 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Samsung WB30F

 ST600 WB30F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST600 comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST600 and Samsung WB30F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ST600 vs the WB30F.

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST600 and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB30F to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged ST600 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography information
29
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 Street photography features
Samsung WB30F Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (150g)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST600
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB30F Travel photography advice
65
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (150g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (128g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST600
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
43
rather wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB30F Vlogging factors
30
rather wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than average (150 grams)
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung ST600Samsung WB30F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST600 Samsung WB30F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 1,152 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB07 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $330 $180