Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB30F

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was launched 4 years earlier than the WB30F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SL30 matches up versus the WB30F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL30 & Samsung WB30F. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL30 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL30 provides physical measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL30 against the WB30F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL30 and WB30F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung WB30F to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.