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Samsung SL30 vs Sony W230

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W230 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES15
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony W230 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Samsung SL30 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SL30 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was unveiled about the same time to the W230 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SL30 matches up versus the W230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony W230

 SL30 W230 

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Samsung SL30

 W230 SL30 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony W230

 SL30 W230 
RevealedFebruary 2009February 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL30 enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL30 vs Sony W230 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SL30 compared to the W230.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL30 and W230 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SL30 and W230.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W230 to render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
25
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 Street photography info
Sony W230 Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 Sports photography info
Sony W230 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 Travel photography details
Sony W230 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W230 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 Vlogging advice
Sony W230 Vlogging advice
25
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Sony W230
 Samsung SL30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Also referred to as ES15 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.90 m
Flash settings 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
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 All around 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
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $93 $180