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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES15
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung SL30 and Samsung ST95, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and ST95 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was announced 23 months earlier than the ST95 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SL30 matches up vs the ST95 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung ST95

 SL30 ST95 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Samsung SL30

 ST95 SL30 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Samsung ST95

 SL30 ST95 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL30 offers exterior dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung ST95 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL30 and Samsung ST95 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SL30 vs the ST95.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SL30 and ST95 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL30 and ST95.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung ST95 to deliver greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SL30 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography info
25
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL30
Street photography with Samsung ST95
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
50
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST95 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography advice
22
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST95 Vlogging highlights
25
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
27
very good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Samsung ST95
 Samsung SL30Samsung ST95
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL30 Samsung ST95
Alternate name ES15 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom 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 -
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 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 format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 gr (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 Overall 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 recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $93 $145