Samsung ST30 vs Samsung ST150F

      Samsung ST30

      Samsung ST150F
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung ST30 and the Samsung ST150F, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Samsung ST30 was introduced in January 2011 and Samsung ST150F was introduced in January 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Samsung ST30 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Samsung ST150F Highlights

      • 16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Samsung ST30
      4. Advantage of Samsung ST150F
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung ST30 and Samsung ST150F.

      PROS

      Samsung ST30

      Samsung ST150F

      •   Video Capture
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 87 g (0.19 lb / 3.07 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 114 g (0.25 lb / 4.02 oz)

      CONS

      Samsung ST30

      Samsung ST150F

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Samsung ST30

      Samsung ST150F

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Samsung ST30

      Samsung ST30
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung ST30 over Samsung ST150F.

      Samsung ST30 vs Samsung ST150F
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 8 sec vs 1 sec
      Lighter 87 g (0.19 lb / 3.07 oz) vs 114 g (0.25 lb / 4.02 oz)

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      Samsung ST90
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST93
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Samsung ST700
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Samsung ST600
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST6500
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Samsung ST65
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST80
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST95
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Samsung ST100
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony a7R IIIA
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      Full Frame

      42.4 MP

      Advantage of Samsung ST150F

      Samsung ST150F
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung ST150F over Samsung ST30.

      Samsung ST30 vs Samsung ST150F
      Larger Sensor 1/3-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10 Megapixel vs 16.1 Megapixel
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Higher Video Resolution 640 x 480 vs 1280 x 720
      Speaker vs Mono
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs

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      Samsung ST93
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Samsung ST95
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Samsung ST600
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST65
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST700
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Samsung ST100
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST6500
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Samsung ST90
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST80
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.2 MP

      Fujifilm X20
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Samsung ST30 Samsung ST150F
        Video Capture
        Built-in Flash
        Light87 g (0.19 lb / 3.07 oz)114 g (0.25 lb / 4.02 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Samsung ST30 Samsung ST150F
        Small Sensor1/3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution640 x 4801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Samsung ST30 and Samsung ST150F have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively.

      Sensor

      Samsung ST30 features a 10 megapixel 1/3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 4.8 x 3.6 mm and a total area of 17.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is []. Samsung ST150F features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Samsung ST30 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Samsung ST150F can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Samsung ST150F

      Samsung ST150F has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      External Storage Slots

      Samsung ST30 has a single card slot. Samsung ST150F has a single microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung ST30, and up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung ST150F.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash..

      Physical Parameters

      Samsung ST30 body has dimensions of 82 x 52 x 17 mm (3.23 x 2.05 x 0.67") and Samsung ST150F body has dimensions of 94 x 58 x 18 mm (3.7 x 2.28 x 0.71"). Samsung ST30 weighs 87 g (0.19 lb / 3.07 oz) and Samsung ST150F weighs 114 g (0.25 lb / 4.02 oz).

      Samsung ST30

      Samsung ST150F

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      58 mm

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      Size comparisons of Samsung ST30 and Samsung ST150F

      Samsung ST30 and Samsung ST150F for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Samsung ST30

      Samsung ST150F

      BAD
      38
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Samsung ST30

      Samsung ST150F

      POOR
      45
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Samsung ST30

      Samsung ST150F

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Samsung ST30

      Samsung ST150F

      POOR
      41
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Samsung ST30

      Samsung ST150F

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 87 g (0.19 lb / 3.07 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 114 g (0.25 lb / 4.02 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Samsung ST30

      Samsung ST150F

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 87 g (0.19 lb / 3.07 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 114 g (0.25 lb / 4.02 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Samsung ST30 and Samsung ST150F and give them scores of 29 and 49 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Samsung ST30

      Samsung ST150F

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      49

      Sensor

      Samsung ST30

      Samsung ST150F

      BAD
      19
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Samsung ST30

      Samsung ST150F

      BAD
      33
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      33
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Samsung ST30

      Samsung ST150F

      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Samsung ST30

      Samsung ST150F

      BAD
      0
      •   No Face Detection
      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Samsung ST30

      Samsung ST150F

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Samsung ST30

      Samsung ST150F

      POOR
      48
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Samsung ST30

      Samsung ST150F

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 87 g (0.19 lb / 3.07 oz)
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 114 g (0.25 lb / 4.02 oz)


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