Samsung ST700 vs Samsung WB30F

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung ST700 vs Samsung WB30F, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was announced 24 months before the WB30F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ST700 scores vs the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST700 & Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST700 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST700 features physical measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST700 vs Samsung WB30F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST700 versus the WB30F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST700 and WB30F is 99 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST700 and WB30F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older ST700 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.