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Samsung SL30 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Samsung SL30 vs Sony A7R II 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
  • Also referred to as ES15
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Older Model is Sony A7R
  • Renewed by Sony A7R III
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony A7R II Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung SL30 vs Sony A7R II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the SL30 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The SL30 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the A7R II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SL30 grades against the A7R II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony A7R II

 SL30 A7R II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Samsung SL30

 A7R II SL30 
LaunchedJune 2015February 2009Fresher by 76 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony A7R II

 SL30 A7R II 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung SL30 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung SL30 features outside 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) and the Sony A7R II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SL30 vs the A7R II.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and A7R II is 95 and 68 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SL30 and A7R II.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL30 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7R II will offer you extra detail due to its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SL30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 Portrait photography info
Sony A7R II Portrait photography info
25
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
85
has manual focus
megapixel count great (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
81
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 Sports photography factors
Sony A7R II Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
not so great battery pack (290 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL30
Travel photography with Sony A7R II
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
environment proof
megapixel count great (42 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 Landscape photography info
Sony A7R II Landscape photography info
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
not so great battery pack (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL30
Vlogging with Sony A7R II
25
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Sony A7R II
 Samsung SL30Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL30 Sony Alpha A7R II
Also referred to as ES15 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-02-17 2015-06-10
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 7974 x 5316
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 399
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 625g (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3434
Other
Battery life - 290 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $93 $2,913