Samsung SL30 vs Sony A7S

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung SL30 versus Sony A7S, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL30 (10MP) and the A7S (12MP) is relatively well matched but the SL30 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

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The SL30 was released 6 years prior to the A7S which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SL30 matches up vs the A7S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL30 and Sony Alpha A7S. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung SL30 features physical dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL30 versus Sony A7S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SL30 vs the A7S.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL30 and A7S is 95 and 77 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL30 and A7S.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SL30 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7S will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL30 is going to be behind in sensor technology.