Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB30F

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB30F, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WB30F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ST80 matches up against the WB30F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST80 & Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST80 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST80 provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ST80 compared to the WB30F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and WB30F is 96 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST80 and WB30F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB30F to result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged ST80 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.