Samsung SL30 vs Sony HX5

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung SL30 versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL30 (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the SL30 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL30 was revealed 16 months earlier than the HX5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SL30 grades versus the HX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are available at Samsung SL30 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung SL30 enjoys outside 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 HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SL30 and the HX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL30 and HX5.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SL30 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged SL30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.