Samsung SL30 vs Sony HX99

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung SL30 vs Sony HX99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the SL30 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL30 was unveiled 10 years before the HX99 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SL30 grades against the HX99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL30 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SL30 compared to the HX99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and HX99 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL30 and HX99.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SL30 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will show more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SL30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.