Samsung SL30 vs Sony S2100

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung SL30 vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL30 (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was revealed 10 months before the S2100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SL30 grades vs the S2100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL30 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL30 provides 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) while the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SL30 against the S2100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL30 and S2100.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony S2100 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SL30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.