Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung SL30
90 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
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33 Features
14 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Released February 2013
- Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
- Alternate Name is ES15

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung SL30 Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung SL30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Galaxy Camera was manufactured 4 years after the SL30 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Galaxy Camera grades against the SL30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung SL30
Galaxy Camera | SL30 | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 49 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+2.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
SL30 | Galaxy Camera |
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung SL30
Galaxy Camera | SL30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera offers exterior dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera versus the SL30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and SL30 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera and SL30.
To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to offer extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera | Samsung SL30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung Galaxy Camera | Samsung SL30 |
Also called | Wi-Fi | ES15 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-02-19 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 1.4GHz Quad-Core | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 4.8 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.60 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 300 grams (0.66 lbs) | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $450 | $93 |