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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs

Samsung SL30
(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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES15
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST700, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and ST700 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was released 22 months earlier than the ST700 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SL30 scores against the ST700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung ST700

 SL30 ST700 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Samsung SL30

 ST700 SL30 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 22 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Samsung ST700

 SL30 ST700 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung SL30 features physical measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung ST700 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SL30 and the ST700.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and ST700 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SL30 and ST700.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST700 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST700 Portrait photography factors
25
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 Street photography details
Samsung ST700 Street photography details
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 Sports photography info
Samsung ST700 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
good resolution (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 Travel photography features
Samsung ST700 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST700 Landscape photography factors
22
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL30
Vlogging with Samsung ST700
25
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Samsung ST700
 Samsung SL30Samsung ST700
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL30 Samsung ST700
Also called ES15 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $93 $280