Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST80
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2009
- Additionally referred to as ES15
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010
Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST80 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Samsung SL30 versus Samsung ST80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and ST80 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SL30 was launched 10 months before the ST80 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SL30 matches up against the ST80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL30 and Samsung ST80. The complete galleries are available at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung ST80
SL30 | ST80 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Samsung SL30
ST80 | SL30 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | February 2009 | Fresher by 10 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Samsung ST80
SL30 | ST80 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL30 has got external measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has proportions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung SL30 versus Samsung ST80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SL30 versus the ST80.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and ST80 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SL30 and ST80.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST80 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SL30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
Samsung SL30 | Samsung ST80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung SL30 | Samsung ST80 |
Also referred to as | ES15 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 lbs) | 118g (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Battery model | - | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $93 | $249 |