Samsung SL30 vs Sony S980
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33 Features
14 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony S980 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2009
- Also referred to as ES15
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Released February 2009
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Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung SL30 and Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL30 (10MP) and the S980 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SL30 was brought out very close to the S980 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SL30 matches up versus the S980 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony S980
| SL30 | S980 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Samsung SL30
| S980 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony S980
| SL30 | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2009 |  | February 2009 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Samsung SL30 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. 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) and the Sony S980 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SL30 vs the S980.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL30 and S980 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Samsung SL30 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL30 and S980.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony S980 to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively.
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony S980 Specifications
| Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
| Also Known as | ES15 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.60 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $93 | $300 |