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Samsung SL30 vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Samsung SL30 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs

Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also referred to as ES15
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Revealed June 2018
  • Old Model is Sony RX100 V
  • New Model is Sony RX100 VII
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung SL30 vs Sony RX100 VI, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the SL30 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The SL30 was announced 10 years prior to the RX100 VI which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SL30 scores vs the RX100 VI in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony RX100 VI

 SL30 RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Samsung SL30

 RX100 VI SL30 
RevealedJune 2018February 2009More modern by 113 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony RX100 VI

 SL30 RX100 VI 

Samsung SL30 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung SL30 features exterior 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 RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Samsung SL30 vs Sony RX100 VI in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SL30 compared to the RX100 VI.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and RX100 VI is 95 and 88 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL30 and RX100 VI.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SL30 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 VI will deliver more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SL30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Portrait photography camera
25
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 Street photography features
Sony RX100 VI Street photography features
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (301 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 Sports photography details
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL30
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VI
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than competition in class (301 grams)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VI
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
65
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Vlogging camera
25
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
77
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (301 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Sony RX100 VI
 Samsung SL30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Also called as ES15 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-17 2018-06-05
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed - 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 301 grams (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $93 $1,198