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Samsung SL30 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Samsung SL30 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is ES15
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Old Model is Sony HX30V
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung SL30 vs Sony HX50V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was launched 5 years prior to the HX50V which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the SL30 matches up versus the HX50V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony HX50V

 SL30 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung SL30

 HX50V SL30 
LaunchedApril 2013February 2009More modern by 50 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony HX50V

 SL30 HX50V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung SL30 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL30 offers outer dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SL30 and the HX50V.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and HX50V is 95 and 89 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL30 and HX50V.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX50V to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SL30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 Portrait photography info
Sony HX50V Portrait photography info
25
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
supports face detection focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 Street photography info
Sony HX50V Street photography info
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (272g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 Sports photography information
Sony HX50V Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
58
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (400 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 Travel photography factors
Sony HX50V Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good battery (400 shots)
lighter than competitors (272 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 Landscape photography details
Sony HX50V Landscape photography details
22
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
54
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
good battery (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 Vlogging info
Sony HX50V Vlogging info
25
includes face detection focus
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (272 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Sony HX50V
 Samsung SL30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Otherwise known as ES15 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-17 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 272 grams (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $93 $439