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Samsung SL30 vs Sony H55

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung SL30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Samsung SL30 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Samsung SL30
(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
Sony H55
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony H55

 SL30 H55 

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung SL30

 H55 SL30 
ReleasedJune 2010February 2009Fresher by 16 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony H55

 SL30 H55 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony H55 size comparison

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

Samsung SL30 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H55 as a Portrait photography camera
24
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Street photography camera
Sony H55 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 Travel photography details
Sony H55 Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 Landscape photography info
Sony H55 Landscape photography info
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
41
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 Vlogging factors
Sony H55 Vlogging factors
25
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
28
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Sony H55
 Samsung SL30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
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