Reasons to choose ST72
Released in 2013, ST72 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16.2 MP effective resolution, and a 114 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung ST72
vs Samsung WB30F
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
ST7228 mm²
WB30F- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The ST72 and WB30F have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
ST72MetricWB30F
16.2 MPEffective pixels16.2 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
1.76 µm²Pixel area1.76 µm²
56.92 MP/cm²Pixel density56.92 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
114 gWeight128 g
microSD/microSDHCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Rechargeable battery BP70ABatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The ST72 and WB30F have the same sensor area. The ST72 has the lighter body. The ST72 and WB30F have the same effective resolution. The ST72 and WB30F were both released in 2013. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose WB30F
Released in 2013, WB30F has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16.2 MP effective resolution, and a 128 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.