Samsung ST700 vs Samsung ST30

      Samsung ST700

      Samsung ST30
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung ST700 and the Samsung ST30, 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.

      Both cameras were introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Samsung ST700 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Samsung ST30 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Samsung ST700
      4. Advantage of Samsung ST30
      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 ST700 and Samsung ST30.

      PROS

      Samsung ST700

      Samsung ST30

      •   Video Capture
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Video Capture
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 87 g (0.19 lb / 3.07 oz)

      CONS

      Samsung ST700

      Samsung ST30

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   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 Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   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


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

      AVERAGE

      Samsung ST700

      Samsung ST30

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Samsung ST700

      Samsung ST700
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung ST700 over Samsung ST30.

      Samsung ST700 vs Samsung ST30
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.1 Megapixel vs 10 Megapixel
      Touch Screen vs
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung ST700.

      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 ST90
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST65
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST150F
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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 ST93
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 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

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      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 ST700.

      Samsung ST700 vs Samsung ST30
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 460k dot

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung ST30.

      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 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 ST150F
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 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

      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 ST700 Samsung ST30
        Video Capture
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Samsung ST700 Samsung ST30
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot460k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Samsung ST700 and Samsung ST30 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 230k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively. Samsung ST700 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment

      Sensor

      Samsung ST700 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.16 x 4.62 mm and a total area of 28.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is []. 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 13 mm2. Its native ISO range is [].

      Photography Features

      Samsung ST700 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Samsung ST30 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

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


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung ST700, and up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung ST30.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash..

      Physical Parameters

      Samsung ST700 body has dimensions of 99 x 55 x 20 mm (3.9 x 2.17 x 0.79") and Samsung ST30 body has dimensions of 82 x 52 x 17 mm (3.23 x 2.05 x 0.67"). Samsung ST700 weighs [] and Samsung ST30 weighs 87 g (0.19 lb / 3.07 oz).

      Samsung ST700

      Samsung ST30

      99 mm

      55 mm

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      52 mm

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      Size comparisons of Samsung ST700 and Samsung ST30

      Samsung ST700 and Samsung ST30 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 ST700

      Samsung ST30

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      BAD
      38
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Samsung ST700

      Samsung ST30

      POOR
      54
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      45
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Samsung ST700

      Samsung ST30

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Samsung ST700

      Samsung ST30

      POOR
      53
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      41
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Samsung ST700

      Samsung ST30

      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      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)

      Travel Photography

      Samsung ST700

      Samsung ST30

      BAD
      34
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      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)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Samsung ST700 and Samsung ST30 and give them scores of 37 and 29 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 ST700

      Samsung ST30

      OVERALL
      37
      OVERALL
      29

      Sensor

      Samsung ST700

      Samsung ST30

      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      BAD
      19
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel

      Photo

      Samsung ST700

      Samsung ST30

      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 ST700

      Samsung ST30

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

      Focusing

      Samsung ST700

      Samsung ST30

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

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Samsung ST700

      Samsung ST30

      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Samsung ST700

      Samsung ST30

      POOR
      54
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      48
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Samsung ST700

      Samsung ST30

      BAD
      29
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 87 g (0.19 lb / 3.07 oz)


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