Samsung SL30 vs Sony HX50V
95 Imaging
33 Features
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89 Imaging
44 Features
57 Overall
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL30 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony HX50V
SL30 | HX50V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung SL30
HX50V | SL30 | |||
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Launched | April 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 50 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony HX50V
SL30 | HX50V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Samsung SL30 vs Sony HX50V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL30 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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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 |