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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES15
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung WB30F

 SL30 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung SL30

 WB30F SL30 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 47 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Samsung WB30F

 SL30 WB30F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

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

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography details
25
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 Street photography info
Samsung WB30F Street photography info
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (128g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography advice
22
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 Vlogging info
Samsung WB30F Vlogging info
25
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung SL30Samsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL30 Samsung WB30F
Alternate name ES15 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $93 $180