Samsung SL30 vs Sony RX100 VA

Here is a extensive assessment of the Samsung SL30 versus Sony RX100 VA, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the SL30 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") offer different sensor size.

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The SL30 was manufactured 10 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SL30 matches up against the RX100 VA with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are available at Samsung SL30 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL30 features external dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Samsung SL30 versus Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SL30 versus the RX100 VA.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and RX100 VA is 95 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL30 and RX100 VA.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL30 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 VA will show more detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SL30 will be behind in sensor innovation.