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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES15
Samsung ST80
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung ST80

 SL30 ST80 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Samsung SL30

 ST80 SL30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Samsung ST80

 SL30 ST80 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and ST80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Portrait photography camera
25
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 Street photography advice
Samsung ST80 Street photography advice
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 Sports photography information
Samsung ST80 Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
has touch to focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST80 Vlogging factors
25
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
28
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Samsung ST80
 Samsung SL30Samsung ST80
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