Samsung SL30 vs Sony W320
95 Imaging
32 Features
14 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Samsung SL30 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
- Also referred to as ES15
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2010

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W320 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung SL30 versus Sony W320, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and W320 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SL30 was released 10 months earlier than the W320 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SL30 scores against the W320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W320 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL30 Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sony W320
SL30 | W320 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung SL30
W320 | SL30 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 10 months |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sony W320
SL30 | W320 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Samsung SL30 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung SL30 offers 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 W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Samsung SL30 versus Sony W320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SL30 compared to the W320.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL30 and W320.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W320 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SL30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung SL30 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung SL30 vs Sony W320 Specifications
Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung SL30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
Also Known as | ES15 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 grams (0.31 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $93 | $269 |