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Samsung SL30 vs Sony T900

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung SL30 vs Sony T900 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES15
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony T900 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung SL30 versus Sony T900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL30 (10MP) and the T900 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was released very close to the T900 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SL30 matches up versus the T900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony T900

 SL30 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung SL30

 T900 SL30 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display size3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony T900

 SL30 T900 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung SL30 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung SL30 provides outer 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) while the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SL30 versus Sony T900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SL30 versus the T900.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and T900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL30 and T900.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony T900 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 Portrait photography advice
Sony T900 Portrait photography advice
25
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL30
Street photography with Sony T900
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL30
Sports photography with Sony T900
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 Travel photography info
Sony T900 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
Landscape photography with Sony T900
22
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 Vlogging factors
Sony T900 Vlogging factors
25
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
28
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Sony T900
 Samsung SL30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung SL30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Otherwise known as ES15 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-17 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 143 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $93 $300