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Samsung SL30 vs Sony W220

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W220 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
  • Also referred to as ES15
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony W220 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung SL30 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL30 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was announced 2 months after the W220 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SL30 matches up versus the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony W220

 SL30 W220 

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung SL30

 W220 SL30 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony W220

 SL30 W220 
ReleasedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL30 offers exterior dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SL30 versus the W220.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL30 and W220.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W220 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL30
Portrait photography with Sony W220
25
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 Street photography features
Sony W220 Street photography features
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 Sports photography advice
Sony W220 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 Travel photography information
Sony W220 Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
Landscape photography with Sony W220
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
25
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Sony W220
 Samsung SL30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Also called as ES15 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-17 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
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 10MP 12MP
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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (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
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $93 $160