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Samsung SL30 vs Sony S930

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung SL30 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Samsung SL30
(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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES15
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony S930 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Samsung SL30 vs Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL30 (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was revealed 2 months later than the S930 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SL30 scores versus the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony S930

 SL30 S930 
Screen dimension2.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung SL30

 S930 SL30 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony S930

 SL30 S930 
LaunchedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL30 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL30 has got outer dimensions 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 S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL30 vs the S930.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL30 and S930.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you really should consider the age of the products into consideration.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 Portrait photography information
Sony S930 Portrait photography information
25
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL30
Street photography with Sony S930
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 Sports photography advice
Sony S930 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL30
Travel photography with Sony S930
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 Landscape photography info
Sony S930 Landscape photography info
22
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 Vlogging info
Sony S930 Vlogging info
25
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Sony S930
 Samsung SL30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Also called as ES15 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $93 $219