Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB800F

Here is a complete analysis of the Samsung SL30 vs Samsung WB800F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was introduced 4 years prior to the WB800F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SL30 matches up against the WB800F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL30 and Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung SL30 provides physical measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SL30 and the WB800F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SL30 and WB800F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB800F to render greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SL30 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.