Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB35F
95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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93 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB35F 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
- Launched February 2009
- Alternative Name is ES15
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2014
Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB35F Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung SL30 versus Samsung WB35F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SL30 was launched 5 years earlier than the WB35F and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SL30 scores vs the WB35F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB35F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL30 & Samsung WB35F. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL30 Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung WB35F
SL30 | WB35F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Samsung SL30
WB35F | SL30 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | February 2009 | More recent by 59 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Samsung WB35F
SL30 | WB35F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL30 features exterior measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Samsung SL30 versus Samsung WB35F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SL30 vs the WB35F.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and WB35F is 95 and 93 respectively.
Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL30 and WB35F.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB35F to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SL30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications
Samsung SL30 | Samsung WB35F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung SL30 | Samsung WB35F |
Alternate name | ES15 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) | 194 gr (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Battery ID | - | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $93 | $130 |