Samsung SL30 vs Sony H55
95 Imaging
32 Features
14 Overall
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92 Imaging
36 Features
28 Overall
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony H55 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
- Introduced February 2009
- Also referred to as ES15
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Released June 2010

Samsung SL30 vs Sony H55 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung SL30 versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and H55 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SL30 was introduced 16 months before the H55 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SL30 matches up vs the H55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony H55 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony H55
SL30 | H55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung SL30
H55 | SL30 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 16 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony H55
SL30 | H55 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Samsung SL30 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL30 offers 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) whilst the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung SL30 versus Sony H55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SL30 and the H55.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL30 and H55.
All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony H55 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SL30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL30 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Also referred to as | ES15 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-02-17 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) | 200 grams (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $93 | $235 |