Samsung SL30 vs Sony RX10 IV

Here is a in-depth review of the Samsung SL30 versus Sony RX10 IV, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the SL30 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SL30 was announced 9 years before the RX10 IV and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SL30 scores versus the RX10 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL30 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL30 features outer dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SL30 versus Sony RX10 IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SL30 against the RX10 IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and RX10 IV is 95 and 52 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL30 and RX10 IV.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL30 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX10 IV will offer you more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SL30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.