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Samsung ST700 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Samsung ST700 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung ST700 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Samsung WB30F

 ST700 WB30F 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung ST700

 WB30F ST700 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Samsung WB30F

 ST700 WB30F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

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

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST700 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography features
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST700 Street photography details
Samsung WB30F Street photography details
50
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST700
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
27
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST700
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
71
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (128g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST700 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography advice
38
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST700 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB30F Vlogging advice
30
fast max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Samsung ST700 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung ST700Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST700 Samsung WB30F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 128g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $280 $180