Samsung SL30 vs Sony W310

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung SL30 and Sony W310, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SL30 (10MP) and the W310 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was introduced 10 months before the W310 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SL30 matches up vs the W310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL30 provides outer measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SL30 compared to the W310.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL30 and W310 is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL30 and W310.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W310 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SL30 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.