Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SL30

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung SL30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was manufactured 3 years later than the SL30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades versus the SL30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G offers physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the SL30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and SL30 is 90 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and SL30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to provide you with more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 4G provides an edge in sensor technology.