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Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 ST90 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung ST90 versus Samsung WB30F, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Samsung. The resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was brought out 23 months earlier than the WB30F making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ST90 matches up versus the WB30F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Samsung WB30F

 ST90 WB30F 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung ST90

 WB30F ST90 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Samsung WB30F

 ST90 WB30F 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST90 has got exterior measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST90 versus Samsung WB30F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ST90 and the WB30F.

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST90 and WB30F is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST90 and WB30F.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB30F to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older ST90 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography factors
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST90 Street photography info
Samsung WB30F Street photography info
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST90 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB30F Sports photography advice
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST90 Travel photography info
Samsung WB30F Travel photography info
71
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST90 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography info
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST90 Vlogging features
Samsung WB30F Vlogging features
27
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung ST90Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST90 Samsung WB30F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2013-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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