Samsung SL30 vs Sony W290

The following is a in-depth review of the Samsung SL30 versus Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL30 (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was released very close to the W290 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SL30 scores vs the W290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL30 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL30 provides external dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SL30 against the W290.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL30 and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL30 and W290.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W290 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively.