Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX100V
95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
25


95 Imaging
38 Features
40 Overall
38
Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX100V 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
- Announced February 2009
- Alternative Name is ES15
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011

Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX100V Overview
Here is a thorough comparison of the Samsung SL30 versus Sony TX100V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and TX100V (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SL30 was brought out 22 months before the TX100V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SL30 scores against the TX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX100V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony TX100V
SL30 | TX100V |
---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung SL30
TX100V | SL30 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 22 months |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony TX100V
SL30 | TX100V | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL30 enjoys outside dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Samsung SL30 versus Sony TX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SL30 against the TX100V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and TX100V is 95 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL30 and TX100V.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX100V to show greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SL30 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Also called as | ES15 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lbs) | 147 gr (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $93 | $380 |