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Samsung ST95 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31
Samsung ST95 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung ST95 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched 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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung ST95 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung ST95 versus Samsung WB30F, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST95 was manufactured 23 months prior to the WB30F making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ST95 grades against the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Samsung WB30F

 ST95 WB30F 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung ST95

 WB30F ST95 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Samsung WB30F

 ST95 WB30F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung ST95 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST95 features outer measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ST95 against the WB30F.

Samsung ST95 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST95 and WB30F is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST95 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST95 and WB30F.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged ST95 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung ST95 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST95 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST95 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST95 Street photography advice
Samsung WB30F Street photography advice
50
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST95 Sports photography information
Samsung WB30F Sports photography information
27
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no 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 ST95
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
71
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others (128 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST95
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
38
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST95 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB30F as a Vlogging camera
27
great max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung ST95 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST95 and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung ST95Samsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST95 Samsung WB30F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-19 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - 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
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 128g (0.28 pounds)
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 type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $145 $180