Samsung SL30 vs Sony HX80

Below, we are matching up the Samsung SL30 and Sony HX80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was manufactured 8 years before the HX80 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SL30 matches up versus the HX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL30 has outside dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL30 and Sony HX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SL30 and the HX80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and HX80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL30 and HX80.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX80 to show more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older SL30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.