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Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX100V 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 TX100V
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony TX100V

 SL30 TX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung SL30

 TX100V SL30 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 22 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony TX100V

 SL30 TX100V 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

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

Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Portrait photography camera
25
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 Street photography details
Sony TX100V Street photography details
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 Sports photography information
Sony TX100V Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
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 TX100V
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 Landscape photography info
Sony TX100V Landscape photography info
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL30
Vlogging with Sony TX100V
25
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (147g)
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Sony TX100V
 Samsung SL30Sony 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