Samsung SL30 vs Sony TF1
95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2009
- Alternative Name is ES15
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Revealed June 2013

Samsung SL30 vs Sony TF1 Overview
Below is a detailed review of the Samsung SL30 and Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SL30 was launched 5 years prior to the TF1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SL30 grades against the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are available at Samsung SL30 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony TF1
SL30 | TF1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung SL30
TF1 | SL30 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 52 months |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony TF1
SL30 | TF1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung SL30 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL30 features outer dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung SL30 and Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SL30 vs the TF1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL30 and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL30 and TF1.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony TF1 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SL30 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

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Samsung SL30 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Otherwise known as | ES15 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-02-17 | 2013-06-21 |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) | 152 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 240 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $93 | $266 |