Samsung SL30 vs Sony HX9V
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony HX9V 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
- Released February 2009
- Additionally Known as ES15
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Launched July 2011
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Below is a complete comparison of the Samsung SL30 versus Sony HX9V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SL30 was revealed 3 years before the HX9V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the SL30 scores vs the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony HX9V
| SL30 | HX9V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung SL30
| HX9V | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 29 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony HX9V
| SL30 | HX9V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Samsung SL30 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL30 enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SL30 compared to the HX9V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SL30 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.
Samsung SL30 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL30 and HX9V.
Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX9V to provide extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SL30 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
| Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
| Also referred to as | ES15 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-02-17 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 lbs) | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| 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 ID | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $93 | $328 |