Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST90
95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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99 Imaging
37 Features
19 Overall
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST90 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
- Revealed February 2009
- Also referred to as ES15
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Released January 2011
Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST90 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and ST90 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SL30 was brought out 23 months prior to the ST90 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SL30 grades against the ST90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL30 & Samsung ST90. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung SL30 Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung ST90
SL30 | ST90 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Samsung SL30
ST90 | SL30 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | February 2009 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Samsung ST90
SL30 | ST90 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL30 features outside dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SL30 compared to the ST90.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and ST90 is 95 and 99 respectively.
Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL30 and ST90.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung ST90 to offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SL30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications
Samsung SL30 | Samsung ST90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung SL30 | Samsung ST90 |
Also referred to as | ES15 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2011-01-19 |
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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | () |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) | - |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $93 | $150 |