Samsung SL30 vs Sony G3

The following is a complete analysis of the Samsung SL30 and Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL30 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was manufactured 2 months after the G3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SL30 grades against the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung SL30 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL30 has outer measurements 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 G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SL30 against the G3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL30 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SL30 and G3.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you need to consider the age of the products into consideration.